The Magnificent Migration: On Safari with Africa's Last Great Herds

Sibert medalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on the planet earth--that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti--to explore the mystery and wonder of migration in a sweeping story sure to leave its mark. With full color photography.

Sibert medalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on earth--that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti--to provide a you-are-there account of one of nature's most fascinating occurrences. Montgomery explores the wonder of migration, asking questions like, how do migration patterns sculpt the environment? Why do animals migrate? And how do they know where to go?

With lyrical prose, abundant facts, and the inclusion of other species who undertake remarkable migrations, Montgomery makes a journey of thousands of miles fly by--but not without leaving its mark. Full color photography.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 06/11/2019
ISBN: 9780544761131
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.80w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2019 pg. 98
Booklist 05/15/2019 pg. 43
Shelf Awareness 07/09/2019
School Library Journal 07/19/2019 pg. 1
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2019 pg. 116

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 506304 / Magnificent Migration: On Safari with Africa's Last Great Herds
Reading Level: 7.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 6