About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking those tricky 'how' and 'why' questions about the natural world or the food on their table, especially around the Thanksgiving season. It is a perfect choice for a student who has outgrown simple picture books and is ready to dive into the science of evolution and the history of domestication. Through the specific lens of the turkey, the book explores how humans and nature interact to change a species over time. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent provides a clear, engaging look at the differences between the sleek, intelligent wild turkey and its heavier, white-feathered farm-raised cousin. While it celebrates the beauty of nature and the ingenuity of survival, it also touches on the practical history of farming. It is a thoughtful, secular exploration of biology and social studies that encourages a deeper appreciation for the complex history behind a common American bird.
