Jennifer Ackerman Books
Jennifer Ackerman has been writing about science for over 20 years. Her previous books include Sex Sleep Eat Drink: A Day in the Life of Your Body and Ah-Choo: The Uncommon Life of Your Common Cold. She is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including the National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship in Nonfiction.
What's The Genius of Birds about?
The Genius of Birds (2016) is all about the incredible intellect of these winged creatures. These blinks explain the many ways birds display their intelligence, from tool making and navigation to memory and song.
Who should read The Genius of Birds?
- People who want to know why birds chirp outside their window every morning
- Anyone curious about neurological research in animals
The Bird Way
What's The Bird Way about?
The Bird Way (2020) is a study of birds that harnesses both the expertise of the scientist and the joy of the birdwatcher. A celebration of the mind-boggling diversity of birds and their behavior, it explores the globe in pursuit of the inner workings of the avian mind. From Costa Rica’s teeming rainforests to the magpie-menaced suburbs of Australian cities, it explores how birds as different as ant followers, parrots, raptors, and ravens play, parent, and hunt.
Who should read The Bird Way?
- Birdwatchers
- Scientists
- Nature lovers