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Gr 1-4–In four generously illustrated picture-book chapters, Spinner tells of Irene Pepperberg’s studies in animal communication. As a graduate student, Pepperberg purchased an African grey parrot and named it Alex, short for Avian Learning Experiment.  He became the subject of her work at Purdue University. Over time, as Alex became less frightened and learned to verbalize, he changed into a bossy show-off. Pepperberg trained him to identify colors, shapes, materials, and nu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Spinner’s engaging and accessible account of Irene Pepperberg’s groundbreaking animal communication studies begins in 1977 when the scientist acquires her first subject: an African grey parrot she names Alex (an acronym for "Avian Learning Experiment"). A lifelong bird lover, Irene "knew from her many parakeet pets just how intelligent birds could be. As a scientist, she wanted to prove it." With a lot of patience and hard work, she successfully teaches Alex language skills beyond the usual Polly-want-a-cracker...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In her groundbreaking studies with African grey parrot Alex (acronym for "Avian Learning Experiment"), Irene Pepperberg successfully teaches him lan...Log In or Sign Up to Read More