THE TURTLE DOVE'S JOURNEY: A STORY OF MIGRATION follows a turtle dove on his 4,000 mile migration from England to Mali, Africa.
Based on the migration of a real turtle dove tracked by satellite telemetry, this book follows a turtle dove on his
annual migration from Europe to Africa.
Starting in the prim hedges of Suffolk, England, instinct drives the dove high into the night skies for a 4,000 mile
trip to the savannahs of Mali, in West Africa. Along the way there are lonely, moonlit flights above the sea, a cozy
hideout in the bushes of Bordeaux, France, a meeting of the birds at Gibraltar, the fountains of Casablanca, winds
flowing "like a river" down canyons of the Atlas Mountains, and a Sahara sandstorm churning below. With carefully
researched prose and luminous paintings, this book is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about the mysterious
journeys of Earth's feathered creatures.
Other Books in the Series: THE PEREGRINE'S JOURNEY: A STORY OF MIGRATION.
Free, downloadable activities designed to accompany the book are available on the publisher's website. Research,
mapping, anatomy, nature, art, vocabulary, and literature activities address Common Core State Standards: ELA/Literacy
and Next Generation Science Standards.
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