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Marvels of Creation
Breathtaking Birds
This book features 30 creatures, complete with full-page color photos and facts about their habits, habitats, special designs, and created purpose. All ages will enjoy this entertaining book.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2001
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December 12, 2022
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June 4, 2012
And God created every winged
fowl after his kind: and God saw
that it was good (Genesis 1:21).
My Thoughts:
As the title implies, birds are a marvel of creation - and of our Creator God. The book opens with an introductory treatise on evolution's postulation that birds evolved from dinosaurs and presents an introductory lesson in evolution verses creationism. The book is inherently a children's book and the level of discussion is directed to that audience.
The pictures are beautiful and the text well written, descriptive, and informative. Each bird is aptly described with attributes special to that particular Bird but a "special design feature" and a "Did you know?" section is included for each bird.
A well-drawn illustration of the bird skeleton, of the parts of a bird, and of the bird's beak varieties and their purposes are featured in the back of the book. This book will do well for the upper elementary and middle school student. While a younger child will enjoy looking at the pictures and an adult will enjoy the entire book, it is more valuable as a learning tool for those specifically in grades 4-7.
About the book: This spectacular book brings the world of feathered creatures alive in a unique and colorful way. Features beautiful photographs of 30 animals from around the world, along with a page of facts and commentary about each creature. Perfect for homes, libraries, and schools, this resource is a powerful teaching tool.
ISBN: 978-0-89051-457-3 Hardbound, 80 pages, 30 different birds featured
About the author/s: Buddy & Kay Davis - Speaker, Author, Illustrator, Singer/Songwriter, Adventurer & Dinosaur Sculptor! Buddy’s greatest adventure happened in the north of the Alaskan tundra (within the Arctic Circle) with his search for dinosaur bones. His exploration for Noah’s Ark took him to Mt. Ararat in Turkey. His work has been featured worldwide in newspapers, magazines, books, and on television.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of the book by publisher Master Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
fowl after his kind: and God saw
that it was good (Genesis 1:21).
My Thoughts:
As the title implies, birds are a marvel of creation - and of our Creator God. The book opens with an introductory treatise on evolution's postulation that birds evolved from dinosaurs and presents an introductory lesson in evolution verses creationism. The book is inherently a children's book and the level of discussion is directed to that audience.
The pictures are beautiful and the text well written, descriptive, and informative. Each bird is aptly described with attributes special to that particular Bird but a "special design feature" and a "Did you know?" section is included for each bird.
A well-drawn illustration of the bird skeleton, of the parts of a bird, and of the bird's beak varieties and their purposes are featured in the back of the book. This book will do well for the upper elementary and middle school student. While a younger child will enjoy looking at the pictures and an adult will enjoy the entire book, it is more valuable as a learning tool for those specifically in grades 4-7.
About the book: This spectacular book brings the world of feathered creatures alive in a unique and colorful way. Features beautiful photographs of 30 animals from around the world, along with a page of facts and commentary about each creature. Perfect for homes, libraries, and schools, this resource is a powerful teaching tool.
ISBN: 978-0-89051-457-3 Hardbound, 80 pages, 30 different birds featured
About the author/s: Buddy & Kay Davis - Speaker, Author, Illustrator, Singer/Songwriter, Adventurer & Dinosaur Sculptor! Buddy’s greatest adventure happened in the north of the Alaskan tundra (within the Arctic Circle) with his search for dinosaur bones. His exploration for Noah’s Ark took him to Mt. Ararat in Turkey. His work has been featured worldwide in newspapers, magazines, books, and on television.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of the book by publisher Master Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 19, 2011
With wonderful photos and descriptions of birds around the world. This book is a wonderful beginning to learn about the specific parts of the bird, evolution versus creation and different birds.
Our Experience: B and C were really excited to receive this book. As soon as this book came in the mail we had to open the package, go outside and begin reading. I decided that we would read about some of the birds first and then we would go to the Introduction and the section on intelligent design. B and C had a lot of fun taking turns picking which bird we would learn about. They couldn’t get enough of learning about each kind of bird. Later on we sat down and read the other sections. B and C did not find the introduction with technicalities of evolution versus creationism very interesting, but they knew it was very important. We all enjoyed reading the section about how God designed the bird species.
What I Liked:
Birds were listed in alphabetical order.
The introduction was very important because it shows us how evolution doesn’t work and how many scientists are turning from it.
The photos of each bird were very good.
The sidebar about each individual bird with included a “special design feature,” “Did you know?” and scientific names.
What I Disliked:
Nothing! This book was wonderful.
What B (boy, age seven) Liked and Disliked: I liked this book . I like learning about birds and how God created them. My favorite bird is the cardinal. My favorite bird in this book was the cassowary. I like the casque (horny growth like a helmet), because it looks cool. If you want to learn more buy this book! I think this book is very good for kids my age.
What C (girl, age five) Liked and Disliked: I liked everything about this book. My favorite bird in this book was the bald eagle. The bald eagle is mostly black and it has a yellow beak and talons with a white head. I liked the Introduction and the section on intelligent design. This book is good for kids my age!
I would highly recommend this book! It should be in every library.
Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes through New Leaf Publishing. All links were current when posted.
Our Experience: B and C were really excited to receive this book. As soon as this book came in the mail we had to open the package, go outside and begin reading. I decided that we would read about some of the birds first and then we would go to the Introduction and the section on intelligent design. B and C had a lot of fun taking turns picking which bird we would learn about. They couldn’t get enough of learning about each kind of bird. Later on we sat down and read the other sections. B and C did not find the introduction with technicalities of evolution versus creationism very interesting, but they knew it was very important. We all enjoyed reading the section about how God designed the bird species.
What I Liked:
Birds were listed in alphabetical order.
The introduction was very important because it shows us how evolution doesn’t work and how many scientists are turning from it.
The photos of each bird were very good.
The sidebar about each individual bird with included a “special design feature,” “Did you know?” and scientific names.
What I Disliked:
Nothing! This book was wonderful.
What B (boy, age seven) Liked and Disliked: I liked this book . I like learning about birds and how God created them. My favorite bird is the cardinal. My favorite bird in this book was the cassowary. I like the casque (horny growth like a helmet), because it looks cool. If you want to learn more buy this book! I think this book is very good for kids my age.
What C (girl, age five) Liked and Disliked: I liked everything about this book. My favorite bird in this book was the bald eagle. The bald eagle is mostly black and it has a yellow beak and talons with a white head. I liked the Introduction and the section on intelligent design. This book is good for kids my age!
I would highly recommend this book! It should be in every library.
Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes through New Leaf Publishing. All links were current when posted.
May 9, 2011
What a breathtakingly beautiful book! I have always been interested in watching birds, and have many "birdwatching" books, but the thing that really stood out for me with this one is the fact that it has a section in the back of the book that explains further about birds and their makeup. The chapter titled "Intelligent Design," really is packed full of information, it discusses feathers and how they work. I just always assumed that all birds had the same amount of feathers, but not so, the number of feathers on a bird depends on the kind of bird and the time of year it is. Along with discussing feathers this chapter touches on lungs,the circulatory system, bones, the brain, eyes, and ears. It also has a picture of a bird that is labeled to show the different parts of a bird. There is also a page that shows the different types of beaks and their purposes.
The main part of the book gives us beautiful bright pictures of birds. It gives information on thirty different types of birds, each bird is given two pages the first is a picture of the bird and the second page is interesting information about the bird, and on this page their is a little box that gives facts about the bird.
Thumbing through this book I found a few birds that frequent my backyard. I often get a visit from the Pileated Woodpecker, and if I am lucky I am able to draw the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in for a drink during the summer. This is one of those books that would be perfect for young and old alike. I can see it being very useful for homeschooling, or for a child needing to do a book report. While it features birds from world, there are a few birds that you just might discover living in your own backyard.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The main part of the book gives us beautiful bright pictures of birds. It gives information on thirty different types of birds, each bird is given two pages the first is a picture of the bird and the second page is interesting information about the bird, and on this page their is a little box that gives facts about the bird.
Thumbing through this book I found a few birds that frequent my backyard. I often get a visit from the Pileated Woodpecker, and if I am lucky I am able to draw the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in for a drink during the summer. This is one of those books that would be perfect for young and old alike. I can see it being very useful for homeschooling, or for a child needing to do a book report. While it features birds from world, there are a few birds that you just might discover living in your own backyard.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
May 4, 2011
We recently received Marvels of Creation Breathtaking Birds by Buddy & Kay Davis. Both Speedy and Apple were immediately drawn to the beautiful picture on the cover. They were thrilled to find more beautiful pictures of birds on almost every page! I'm excited because this kind of book teaches so much information without the kids even realizing that it's "school."
If you or your children are at all interested in birds, I would highly recommend this book for your home. All 78 pages are full of information from the types of bird beaks, to very specific information on many different birds, to feather design. I love that the authors talk about the evolution of birds over time but mentiion God's design and the hand of God over and over. It is so important to find these books that go with the Bible's teachings. Any science book that has God's creation first gets an A around here!
You can purchase Marvels of Creation Breathtaking Birds at New Leaf Publishing. It will make a welcome piece of your homeschool curriculum or just a valuable resource for your younger children to thumb through. This is one we will be perusing throughout the summer as an indepth look at an important part of our world.
I received this book from New Leaf Publishing Group for the purpose of review. All opinions are entirely my own.
If you or your children are at all interested in birds, I would highly recommend this book for your home. All 78 pages are full of information from the types of bird beaks, to very specific information on many different birds, to feather design. I love that the authors talk about the evolution of birds over time but mentiion God's design and the hand of God over and over. It is so important to find these books that go with the Bible's teachings. Any science book that has God's creation first gets an A around here!
You can purchase Marvels of Creation Breathtaking Birds at New Leaf Publishing. It will make a welcome piece of your homeschool curriculum or just a valuable resource for your younger children to thumb through. This is one we will be perusing throughout the summer as an indepth look at an important part of our world.
I received this book from New Leaf Publishing Group for the purpose of review. All opinions are entirely my own.
May 8, 2011
Marvels of Creation.. Breathtaking Birds truly is a breathtaking book by Buddy and Kay Davis. I love in the introduction to the book how it says "This book is different from most nature books in that it seeks to honor God as Creator and give all glory to Him." Several scripture verses are included in the introduction on the creation of the world and how God made the birds unique in their kind, not evolved from 'pond scum' as many nature books tend to discuss.
The book is arranged alphabetically for ease in locating a bird for a report or one you want to learn more about. A variety of birds from all over the globe are included, with bright, colorful photos and interesting facts.
Each bird has its typical statistics with the name origin, size, life span, and some special features. Interesting facts that showcase the nature of God in creating that specific bird are also included.
The last chapter in the book focuses on Intelligent Design and how the bird is perfectly made for flight with it's bone structure and feathers. It discusses all parts of the birds, eyes, bones, brain, systems and how none of these parts of a bird happened by chance, but by the Creator himself.
Great book for elementary age students to read to themselves and use for writing reports on birds, and great pictures for younger children to learn about the variety of species of birds that God created.
The book is arranged alphabetically for ease in locating a bird for a report or one you want to learn more about. A variety of birds from all over the globe are included, with bright, colorful photos and interesting facts.
Each bird has its typical statistics with the name origin, size, life span, and some special features. Interesting facts that showcase the nature of God in creating that specific bird are also included.
The last chapter in the book focuses on Intelligent Design and how the bird is perfectly made for flight with it's bone structure and feathers. It discusses all parts of the birds, eyes, bones, brain, systems and how none of these parts of a bird happened by chance, but by the Creator himself.
Great book for elementary age students to read to themselves and use for writing reports on birds, and great pictures for younger children to learn about the variety of species of birds that God created.
May 4, 2011
This wonderful, colorful book is a great asset for all bird lovers!
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