Book review: 'Fly with Me' is a National Geographic book about birds

Ignore the wrinkled book cover. I have kids. They like this book and it didn't stay in pristine condition. But that's okay with me because a wrinkled book cover means my kids were reading and learning!

Did you know Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and Wyoming ALL have the same state bird?

It's the Western Meadowlark, in case you were wondering. Western Meadowlarks build their nests in depressions in the ground. While I'm sure this bird has been around for hundreds of years, Lewis and Clark were the first people to write about it. No wonder six states want to claim this bird as theirs!

"Fly with Me" is a great book filled with all kinds of fun facts about birds. It lists the birds of each U.S. state, as well as some facts about those birds. It talks about bird anatomy, different nests and how their feathers work. There are gorgeous photos and drawings of birds. You can learn about the largest, smallest, fastest, and slowest birds.

Have you ever wondered how long a bird can remain airborne? I have. And I was shocked when I found out. MORE THAN THREE YEARS! For real. The sooty tern takes naps that are only a few seconds long while it's flying. That is insane.

"Fly with Me" also has chapters dedicated to birds in the arts and stories. It tells about their songs and migrations.

Basically, if you want to know anything about birds, this is your book.

Birds have always been my favorite animals. I mean, who hasn't ever wondered what it would be like to fly? This book is a fun addition to our family and school library. Here's the link to find a copy of your own.

A shout out to Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, Adam Stemple, and Jason Stemple for putting together such a great book. The little touches throughout really make this volume special.