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Wisdom, The Midway Albatross: Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and other Disasters for over 60 Years (Another Extraordinary Animal) Paperback – Illustrated, January 16, 2012

by Darcy Pattison (Author), Kitty Harvill (Illustrator)
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The oldest bird in the world, documented with banding, is Wisdom, the Midway Albatross. She was on Midway when the Japanese Tsunami hit and this is her amazing story of survival of manmade and natural disasters for over 60 years. She has survived the dangers of living wild, plastic pollution, longline fishing, lead poisoning, and the Japanese earthquake. At 60, she’s still laying eggs and hatching chicks. It’s a story of survival and hope amidst the difficulties of life.
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    5 - 10 years
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    Another Extraordinary Animal
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    33 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten and up
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    780L
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    8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
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    January 16, 2012
  9. ISBN-10
    0979862175
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BIRD: Wisdom the Midway Albatross

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"Wisdom's story makes my heart soar." Kirby Larson, author of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival and Winner of the Newbery Honor for Hattie Big Sky.

"On December 10, 1956, early in my first visit to Midway, I banded 99 incubating Laysan Albatrosses in the 'downtown' area of Sand Island, Midway. Wisdom (band number 587-51945) is still alive, healthy, and incubating again in December 2011. While I have grown old and gray and get around only with the use of a cane, Wisdom still looks and acts just the same as on the day I banded her. . . remarkable true story. . . beautifully illustrated in color." Chandler S. Robbins, Sc.D, Senior Scientist (Retired), USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD.

"If the animal is truly wild then how do you extrapolate its life without relying on fantasy and conjecture? Wisdom: The Midway Albatross offers at least one solution to that question. Add history to facts to the glorious innovation of banding wild animals and you have yourself a bird bio that's easy to distinguish from the flock." --Elizabeth Bird, SLJ's Fuse#8 Blog

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Translated into nine languages, children's book author Darcy Pattison writes picture books, middle grade novels, and children's nonfiction. 

Other amazing science books to inspire and awe elementary students include:
  • Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma  2015 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
  • I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay 
  • I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay
  • Desert Baths  2013 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
  • Prairie Storms
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Kitty Harvill specializes in wildlife art, especially endangered species, and works in watercolor, pastel, oil and cut paper. She has a dual residency in Arkansas/U.S. and Brazil and is actively involved with the conservation efforts in southern Brazil. Recent titles include Wisdom, the Midway Albatross (Mims House), Up, Up, Up! It's Apple- Picking Time (Holiday House) and Vida Livre (published in Brazil). Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Harvill holds degrees in painting and illustration.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mims House; Illustrated edition (January 16, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 33 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0979862175
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0979862175
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 780L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Darcy Pattison

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Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children.

Her works have received starred PW, Kirkus, and BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children’s Book in Language Arts, and a 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Books. She’s the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children’s literature.

Pattison grew up in the mountains of New Mexico where she helped her brothers catch spiders and insects for their collection, tried to corral horny toads, side-stepped rattlesnakes, and climbed the Continental Divide. She loves to write about wildlife, science fiction, and the kittens of KittyTube.

WRITING TEACHER:

In 1999, she created the Novel Revision Retreat, which she now teaches across the nation. For more, see http://www.darcypattison.com/speaking/ Books about how-to write include:

START YOUR NOVEL: Six Winning Steps Toward a Compelling Opening Line, Scene and Chapter

NOVEL METAMORPHOSIS: Uncommon Ways to Revise

THE BOOK TRAILER MANUAL

HOW TO WRITE A CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK

30 DAYS TO A STRONGER NOVEL

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR:

Translated into ten languages, her books have been recognized for excellence by starred reviews, Book of the Year awards, state award lists and more. She is the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature. Titles include:

NONFICTION

Moment in Science series

ECLIPSE: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

POLLEN: Darwin's 130-Year Prediction **Fall 2019 Junior Library Guild selection**

CLANG: Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments **2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book

BURN: Michael Faraday's Candle

EROSION: How Hugh Bennett Saved America's Soil and Stopped the Dust Bowl **2021 NCSS Notable Social Studies Book**

Another Extraordinary Animal series

ROSIE THE RIBETER: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

NEFERTITI, THE SPIDERNAUT: The Jumping Spider Who Learned to Hunt in Space **2017 NSTA Oustanding Science Trade Book**

ABAYOMI, THE BRAZILIAN PUMA: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub **2015 NSTA

Outstanding Science Trade Book**

WISDOM THE ALBATROSS: SURVIVING THE JAPANESE TSUNAMI **Starred PW Review**

Other Nonfiction

THE NANTUCKET SEA MONSTER: A Fake News Story **Fall 2017 Junior Library Guild selection**, 2018 NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts

DESERT BATHS **2013 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book**

KENTUCKY BASKETBALL (America's Winningest Teams)

PRAIRIE STORMS

A LITTLE BIT OF DINOSAUR, co-written with Elleen Hutcheson, Starred Kirkus Review

FICTION

THE KITTYTUBERS SERIES

WHEN KITTENS GO VIRAL

THE KITTEN STARS

KITTYWOOD

THE BLUE PLANETS WORLD SERIES

ENVOYS (short story prequel)

SLEEPERS

SIRENS

PILGRIMS

THE HEARTLAND TALES (novels)

THE WAYFINDER

THE FALCONER

Fantasy Novels

LIBERTY (novel)

GARGOYLES (novel)

VAGABONDS (novel)

Contemporary Family Novels

LONGING FOR NORMAL (novel)

SAUCY AND BUBBA (novel)

THE READ AND WRITE SERIES

I WANT A DOG: My Argument Essay, illustrated by Ewa O'Neill

I WANT A CAT: My Argument Essay, illustrated by Ewa O'Neill

MY CRAZY DOG: My Narrative Essay, illustrated by Ewa O'Neill

MY DIRTY DOG: My Informative Essay, illustrated by Ewa O'Neill

Other Picture Books

ROWDY: THE PIRATE WHO COULD NOT SLEEP, illustrated by Ewa O'Neill

THE JOURNEY OF OLIVER K. WOODMAN **Starred Kirkus, BCCB Reviews**

SEARCHING FOR OLIVER K. WOODMAN

19 GIRLS AND ME

THE RIVER DRAGON

THE SCARY SLOPES

11 WAYS TO RUIN A PHOTOGRAPH

WONKY: A ROBOTICS CLUB TALE, illustrated by Nathaniel Gold

I CAN MAKE WISE CHOICES

THE ALIENS INC. SERIES CHAPTER BOOKS, pictures by Rich Davis

ALIENS, INC. SERIES: Book 1 - KELL, THE ALIEN

ALIENS, INC. SERIES: Book 2 - KELL AND THE HORSE APPLE PARADE,

ALIENS, INC. SERIES: Book 3 - KELL AND THE GIANTS

ALIENC, INC. SERIES: Book 4 - KELL AND THE DETECTIVES

FOR EDUCATORS

MY STE(a)M NOTEBOOK: 150 YEARS OF PRIMARY SOURCES FROM AMERICAN SCIENTISTS

For more see darcypattison.com/about

For more on Darcy Pattison's books, see mimshousebooks.com

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Alkali Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story for Kids and Adults
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2012
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I bought this book after reading an article about the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway (June 2012), which eventually led me to some articles about Wisdom the Laysan Albatross. I also recall reading about Wisdom at the time of the 2011 Tsunami. Anyway, after searching for some additional material on the subject I ran across the subject book by Darcy Pattison and Kitty Harvill and purchased it via Amazon, thinking it would be a great story for my new grandson. It is full of great illustrations and a nice story to share with children. Having read it myself though, I intend to pick up another copy to keep around the house! Good work!
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Just one viewpoint
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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Loved this. Was rooting for wisdom. Gave a great perspective on science and the environment. Beautiful illustrations. Very educational. Excellent.
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Carole D.
5.0 out of 5 stars This amazing book will pull at your heartstrings.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
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I just love this book - it is the true story of an amazing bird and I finished it with tears in my eyes, in love with Wisdom and rooting for her. What a fantastic and unique bird she is, surviving against all odds! With sensitivity and suspense, the author captured the bird's plight of depending on the ocean to live and all the challenges albatrosses have to face in this dangerous environment. The illustrations are beautiful and delicate watercolors, and the text is very engaging. I highly recommend this book. It will pull at your heartstrings whether you are a child or an adult.
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Grey Lady
4.0 out of 5 stars One Cool Bird
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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YouTube lead me to this book and I'm glad I followed through. Fine illustrations, informative and amazing to read about these amazing birds. Especially the bird called Wisdom. Great for lap reads and for teachers. Take a look at the videos of Wisdom.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring true story for every age level
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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I’m so glad to see the story of Wisdom presented in a format all readers can enjoy. Against overwhelming odds, Wisdom has survived and produced chicks that will carry her incredible genes. Young people, just like Wisdom’s chicks, are the hope of our beleaguered planet and I think everyone who reads this wonderful book will be committed to protecting all the creatures on Earth.
This would make a terrific Earth Day gift and I hope all my fellow librarians will add it to their collection!
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Richard and Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars ~~ The TRUE story of the world's oldest known albatross! ~~
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
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A TRUE story about the world's oldest known albatross! Wisdom, an albatross who lives on Midway Atoll way out in the Pacific Ocean, was first tagged by a research scientist in 1956! People have been following Wisdom's life since that time. Surviving against all odds Wisdom was tagged again in 2002. This was when she was given the name Wisdom. What was her original name?

This book takes the reader up to 2011 and is extremely well written and illustrated. Being true it adds something special PLUS if you want to read the latest on Wisdom you can google her. As of date of writing this review, Wisdom is now 66 years old and has just recently hatched out another chick! INCREDIBLE! Highly recommend this book for youngsters. Definite keeper in this house!

Although just about readable on my Paperwhite Kindle it is MUCH better read on the CLOUD on a bigger screen and in color or even better still as the REAL book! I purchased this book at the full prevailing price. I was not required to write a review but chose to do so. Thanks, Liz
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GH
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this and contemplate how our fellow beings experience their lives on this planet.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
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Great book to teach children that humans aren’t the only animals on the planet that live long enough to accumulate vast wisdom and experience. Communicates the awe in contemplating how Wisdom actually survived for so long, what she has experienced and knows.
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Hope Irvin Marston
5.0 out of 5 stars "Wisdom is a well-deserved name for this gooney bird."
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013
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Though some youngsters may know there is such a thing as a gooney bird, chances are they have no idea what one looks like. Until they are old enough to read THE RHYME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER, few will know what an albatross is. Darcy Pattison's biography of a remarkable albatross named Wisdom brings the two words together in a smooth tale enhanced by fascinating artwork that covers the pages. It is never too bold as it helps the reader understand the life that Wisdom lived as a long-time survivor. The text is not difficult for young readers or watered down for those who like picture books for more mature students.

"Facts about Wisdom" and a "Typical Year for a Laysan Albatross" will delight teachers who use this book to capture the attention of their students in science classes.
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kathryn davies
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book and story thanks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2020
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Lovely story and book. Loved it Great story of this albatross, well written and easy to follow. Thank you so much.
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Yumi
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a brilliant story. I was grasped till the end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2016
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It's a brilliant story. I was grasped till the end,although It was very simple story line. I really like how the author end the story and made me cry.
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