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Discusses turkeys, what they eat, where they sleep, and how they survive. No library descriptions found.
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Like its predecessors, All About Turkeys pairs an engaging and educational text with lovely watercolor illustrations, and would make an excellent introduction to this avian species for younger children. I learned a bit myself, as my familiarity with this bird - save as a traditional Thanksgiving dish - was practically non-existent before picking up the book. I had no idea, for instance, that the head and throat of male turkeys, or toms, can change color, depending upon their mood. I also wasn't aware that they were non-migratory, and that their range does not include Canada. All very interesting. Although I do wish (much as I do with the other titles in the series) that Arnosky had included a list of sources, or further reading ideas, leaving aside that one critique, I recommend this one to young animal and nature lovers, and to any picture-book reader interested in wild turkeys. ( )