April Pulley Sayre
Woodpecker Wham!
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Lyrical / Visual Picture Book
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
- Story / Adventure
April Pulley Sayre's sound-rich picture book follows woodpeckers as they climb, call, evade hawks, find food, excavate nests, and feed chicks. The rhythmic whams and visual sequence turn an ordinary day into a close look at behavior and at the tree cavities woodpeckers create for a wider habitat community.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
- Ecosystems
Your child will meet:
- Woodpeckers use specialized feet, stiff tail feathers, strong bills, and long tongues together while climbing and feeding on trees.
- Drumming and calls can communicate territory or attract mates, while pecking can also locate food or excavate a cavity.
- A nesting pair excavates a tree cavity and then brings food to chicks that depend on adult care.
- Abandoned woodpecker cavities can later provide shelter and nest sites for animals unable to excavate their own holes.
Use it this way
Parent effort: No prep
Explore the world of woodpeckers in this award-winning nonfiction picture book from celebrated author April Pulley Sayre and Caldecott Honor illustrator Steve Jenkins--now featuring updated end matter with even more illuminating info about these amazing creatures. Swoop and land. Hitch and hop. Shred a tree stump. Chop, chip, chop! Get a bird's-eye view of everyday woodpecker life: hiding from hawks, feeding hungry chicks, and drilling holes for nests. Woodpeckers are also nature's home builders, creating holes that many other animals live in when the woodpeckers move on. Meet the variety of woodpecker species that soar through these pages!
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