Review by Dr. Abby L. Schwarz, Langara College: This book, the 2001-2002 AWARD RECIPIENT, looks at the great variety of wings and their equally varied uses. Children learn that wings are not just for flying but for communication, swimming, and even climbing. Clear explanations of morphology accompany equally clear descriptions of function and behavior, as in the examples of the albatross' ability to glide effortlessly over the sea and the aerial acrobatics of swifts and swallows. Even bats get some nice "press." One child said that whereas he had been afraid of bats before, he was more interested in them after reading this book. Anne Wertheim has contributed beautiful, accurate and vividly detailed illustrations and there is a nice glossary at the end. Adult reviewers praised its information, style and illustrations. Children praised the high information content, and several said it made them curious to learn more about wings and about animal activities.