I decided to check this book out because I kept seeing it appear on recommended book lists. It's also on a list for college-bound students. I'm glad I read it. It was thought provoking.
The Lord God bird is a nick-name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. The book documents the Ivory-billed Woodpecker from the early 1800s through current day. Back in the early 1800s, Ivory-billed Woodpeckers were prevalent in the southeastern United States. By 1937, they were only found in one small area in Louisiana.
As you read through the book, you learn what events led to the demise of the Lord God bird (Ivory-billed Woodpecker). It's both amazing and shocking. I found it interesting to read about the cultural practices and major events (like the Chicago fire) that impacted the plight of this bird.
I would highly recommend reading this book. It'd be a great tie-in to our 7th grade curriculum (life science and western hemisphere geography). It has many great conversation starters and implications for current day.
Audience: middle school (adults would enjoy, too)
Genre: non-fiction
Topics: extinction, environmental practices, environmental impact, cultural impact on the environment, standing alone, evolution
Mrs. Beckwith's rating: 4 of 5
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