The Un-Common Raven: One Smart Bird - Softcover

$11.95 An introduction to ravens, the wizards of the bird world, that discusses their characteristics and behaviors, and reveals their intelligence and sociability--a hallmark of their impressive problem solving and tool-making skills. Engaging examples of raven research substantiate their place as one of the smartest animals. These delightful aerial acrobats are also the world's largest songbirds. Stunning color photography by Loren Haury enhances the text. Includes a bibliography, glossary, and index that make this book a good choice for classroom use. Original. Red Rock Mountain Press. Paper. 32 pages. 8 ½ x 11. March. (animals/birds). Grades 4-6.ISBN 9780615731216

Ravens have lived in North America for a million years or more.Considered either a good or bad omen or sign, depending on the time and place, ravens have always fascinated humans. Their large size, flying and tool-making abilities, general cleverness, and sociability are impressive.After publishing a children's picture book about ravens, Shade; a story about a very smart raven, author Diane Phelps Budden spent a great deal of time giving story hours and programs for both children and adults, and learned that others were also entranced with ravens. And they wanted to know more about these wonderful birds. The Un-Common Raven: one smart bird will make you smarter about ravens and, hopefully, curious to know more about this amazing backyard bird. Check out the “Learn More About Ravens” section or contact the author through her website, www.uncommonraven.com.“An engaging introduction to one of the world's most fascinating and influential birds.” --John Marzluff, co-author of Dog Days, Raven Nights, and Gifts of the Crow, wildlife researcher and professor,University of Washington.