In "Astro the Alien Learns about the Passenger Pigeon," young readers join Astro, a curious extraterrestrial, on an educational adventure to Earth. Astro's mission is to learn about the once-abundant passenger pigeon, a bird that became extinct due to human actions. Through engaging facts and vivid illustrations, children discover what made the passenger pigeon unique, the reasons behind its decline, and the lessons that can be learned about conservation and protecting vulnerable species. This heartwarming tale combines science and storytelling, inspiring a sense of stewardship for nature while fostering a love for learning about wildlife. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Beginning To Read, Beginning To Read Astro the Alien Learns About Extinct Animals .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Norwood House Press .

Emily Sohn is a freelance journalist in Minneapolis, who covers mostly health, science, environment and adventure for both kids and grown-ups. Among other publications, her work has appeared in U. S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian, Backpacker and Science News for Kids, and she is a contributing writer for Discovery News. Assignments have taken Emily to exotic locations around the globe, including Cuba, Fiji and the Peruvian Amazon.