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Booklist - 11/01/2016 The blades mentioned in the title are attached to offshore windmills, and the question explored is how they will affect the populations of seabirds on America’s Atlantic Coast. After discussing the advantages of wind power and its dangers for birds, Hirsch takes readers along on a research boat venturing into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at night. Scientists capture three gannets and carry them to the lab for the surgical insertion of tracking devices. When the birds are returned to the wild, their movements will be studied. The last chapter summarizes the results of similar research over a four-year period. The concluding page, “Saving the Ocean,” details steps that concerned readers can take (saving energy, using less plastic, and choosing seafood responsibly) to protect the marine environment. The many illustrations include helpful, digital maps and diagrams as well as many color photos that are clearly reproduced, pertinent to the topic, and often eye-catching. This handsome book offers a well-researched and enlightening discussion of a topic seldom mentioned in children’s books. - Copyright 2016 Booklist.

School Library Journal - 11/01/2016 Gr 3–7—Wind farms along the Atlantic coastline provide sources of clean energy but are dangerous to migrating seabirds. This book follows a team of veterinarians who gather research on northern gannets, red-throated loons, and surf scoters. They hope to discover more about the birds' migratory paths and establish a database with their locations, food sources, and populations. Divided into six chapters and filled with colorful photographs, maps, and sidebars, this is an extensive piece of work. Not only is there data about the birds, there are also abundant explanations of the work of the vets who capture and tag the birds. Readers are challenged to become good stewards of the ocean and learn more about migratory birds and offshore wind farms. VERDICT Tightly written text and rich photography make this a must-read for those interested in environmental science and clean energy. Use this in classrooms to get debates on clean energy started.—Patricia Ann Owens, formerly at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Mt. Carmel - Copyright 2016 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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