Maya's Story
Get ready! We are about to embark on an adventure with Maya, a Western sandpiper, that will take us thousands of miles from Mexico all the way to Western Alaska with only brief stops along the way. Through this story, we can travel with Maya and learn about how she prepares for the journey, the danger's migrating shorebirds face, how they navigate and more. Join Maya on her amazing journey. Teachers: Use the story and underlined words as you would any story you are presenting to your class.
- For Teachers
- Chapter 1: Maya on a Mexican Shores
- Chapter 2: Maya Gets Ready
- Chapter 3: Maya's Unique Design
- Chapter 4: Shorebird's Special Gifts
- Chapter 5: The Fear of the Falcon
- Chapter 6: Maya Heads North
- Chapter 7: San Francisco Bay
- Chapter 8: Gray's Harbor, Washington
- Chapter 9: The Beautiful Copper River Delta
- Chapter 10: A Sudden Storm
- Glossary: Helpful Words Relating to Shorebirds and Wetlands