Book Review

"A few years ago I did something I probably shouldn't have done", naturalist Heinrich begins. He adopted a fledgling baby great horned owl he found in the spring snows. This expressive diary of what happened then to owl Bubo and the zoologist is deftly adapted here for young naturalists... The book is a model of sensitive observation enchantingly conveyed.

~ Philip and Phylis Morrison, Scientific American excerpt

This is a Cornerstones book on many levels. The book is extremely readable and engaging and clearly portrays the eye and sensibility of a great naturalist. Inspiring to a young person to emulate Heinrich. Real science close to home. Wow.

~ Mike Heath, Administrative Assistant, Curtis Memorial Library

Excellent exposure to the first and foremost scientific process of observation. Bernd Heinrich, UVM professor (reseacher and adult author of Bumblebee Economics; Trees in My Forest) demonstrates the time, care and detail of a study of animal behavior. Demonstrates the difficulty of "quantifying" and "classifying" even one living species.

~ Marjorie Tennyson, Science Teacher, Hall-Dale School, Hallowell