Bailey, Diane. Bird Hunting. Searchlight Books: Hunting and Fishing. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $30.65. 978-1-7284-9153-0. Paper $9.99. 979-8765603727. GRADES 3–5. LOW ADDITIONAL.
This eight-volume series includes books on bowhunting, bird hunting, deer hunting, small and large game hunting, as well as deep sea, freshwater and ice fishing. They contain full-color photographs and include safety guidelines as well as information on conservation and environmentalism. Each book also includes a “STEM Spotlight” page that poses questions such as “What are antlers made of?” or “Why do people get seasick?” The books also include a glossary, index, and a resource page of print and web resources to learn more about each topic. Photographs are predominantly of white men, with one woman or person of color shown in each volume. Although well made and attractively packaged, the cost per volume is high for an introduction to the sports of fishing and hunting.
Rachael Reiley—Hillcrest Elementary K–8 / Oakland Unified School District