Parrots Over Puerto Rico

Can Puerto Rican parrots be saved from extinction?

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48 pages· 2,597 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

High above Puerto Rico, vibrant parrots once thrived, now teetering on extinction's edge. This tale follows the dedicated scientists of the Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Program as they battle to revive these iconic birds. Interwoven with the island's rich history, the story reveals the challenges faced by both the parrots and Puerto Rico itself. Will these efforts ensure the parrots' survival, or will they vanish forever? Discover the remarkable journey of resilience and hope that brings these parrots back to their lush homeland.

From the publisher

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - American Library Association (ALA)A nonfiction picture book telling the intertwined histories of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, culminating with current efforts to save the parrots from extinction.Also available in Spanish.Above the treetops of Puerto Rico flies a flock of parrots as green as their island home… These are Puerto Rican parrots. They lived on this island for millions of years, and then they nearly vanished from the earth forever. Puerto Rican parrots, once abundant, came perilously close to extinction in the 1960s due to centuries of foreign exploration and occupation, development, and habitat destruction. In this compelling book, Roth and Trumbore recount the efforts of the scientists of the Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Program to save the parrots and ensure their future. Woven into the parrots’ story is a brief history of Puerto Rico itself, from before the first human settlers to the present day. With striking collage illustrations, a unique format, and engaging storytelling, Parrots Over Puerto Rico invites readers to witness the amazing recovery efforts that have enabled Puerto Rican parrots to fly over their island once again.