This was a book I chose to read after the rescue and rehab of Angel the GOA Fainting Goat.

This story explains a bit about Karl the hornbill and what happened to his beak as well as why it was so important to have it fixed. From there it goes into describing what was needed to be done to fix the beak, the upsides and the downsides of today's technology fixes.

The book uses a combination of mostly real photographs, some colored sketches and the models of the technology to help round out the telling. Each picture also has a caption to it which provides even more information to the reader whether it is about the people in it, how the birds are trained, etc.

The writing for the book was simple to follow and quite informative. Most young readers will find this a renewing book while they will be able to relate to Karl in so many ways.

This is truly one book that I would recommend to animal lovers who enjoy to read about how far technology has come to help out disable creatures and humans as well as to those who work on improving these world-changing technologies.

***I received access to a copy of this book in exchange for a free review.***

What a fabulous book about 3-D printing and its role in giving new life to a disabled Abyssinian ground hornbill at the National Zoo! Teaches children science in a magical way. 5 of 5 Stars.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. Pub Date 01 Mar 2019. #KarlsNewBeak #NetGalley

I am so impressed by what 3-D printers can do! I enjoyed reading about how it helped Karl the hornbill bird eat. I think this would be a wonderful addition to a wild bird collection for children, Or even inspire older teens or adults to lok into and learn about 3-D printing. great story!

I unfortunately can't open the file. I really wish I could have as I was super excited to read about Karl and his 3-d printed beak.

An engaging look at how science was able to help Karl the Abyssinian ground hornbill live his best life. Recommended to any young engineers and/or animal lovers out there!

I received a digital ARC from the publisher via Netgalley.

Karl's New Beak by Lela Margo is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This book is for ages 6-8 but I think kids even older would enjoy this too.
This book explains how Karl has lost half his bottom beak and all the many ways the people that work with him tried helping him by making acrylic fake beaks for him. None of them worked. Then the 3D printers and an old skeleton, that was similar to Karl's, assisted the making of a new beak for him. The book goes the the process and the problems they had. There are lots of pictures and why it was so important for Karl to get it fixed. Lots of questions are answered in here. Great informative book. Step by step with good up close photos!

A nonfiction tale that will fill a hole in any STEM collection. Karl needs a new beak and his scientist friends manage to create one for him using 3D Printing technology, so the story not only teaches about his type of bird and why he lost his beak, but also gives information about what 3D printing is and why it’s important.

Karl's New Beak is a children's nonfiction book written by Lela Nargi and illustrated by Harriet Popham. It is currently scheduled for release on January 3 2019. Karl is an Abyssinian ground hornbill with a special challenge. His lower bill had broken off and made eating difficult. Karl did a great job of adapting and finding new ways to eat, but he wasn't getting all the food he needed. His zookeepers at the National Zoo and friends at the Smithsonian Institute wanted to help. Could an old bird skeleton and a 3-D printer give Karl a new beak? Karl's new adventure was about to begin!

Karl's New Beak is an engaging and interesting read. I love learning about animals, and discovering not only how they live, but how some people care enough to help and support them. Karl is a captive hornbill that certainly would not have survived in the wild. Zookeepers cared enough about Karl that they did not just want him to survive, they wanted him to be happy. They researched and tried for the right solution to help Karl. The information about Karl in particular, and the species in general, was well explained and accessible. The combination of photography and artwork help show the details of the project to help Karl, and how some technology and science tools can be used.

Karl's New Beak is both interesting and uplifting. While some people might think the time and effort that went into helping Karl have a more satisfying life was a waste, I think helping living creature can be its own reward. It can also be used to expand our skills and knowledge in ways that we can use to help even more animals and people in the future.

This book is something special. More often than not, books that have real animals as main characters go for cuteness instead of substance, but that’s not the case in Karl’s New Beak. Karl is a Abyssinian ground hornbill, which translates to Karl is a large black bird with a red throat. Karl is imposing, majestic, perhaps even a bit scary-looking for very young children, but most important, Karl lost the bottom half of his beak. Because of that, he can only eat a very restricted diet (which is boring and even dangerous for birds like Karl) and may never get a girlfriend (isn’t that sad?). Fortunately, Karl lives in the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, and the zoo’s veterinarian will do anything he can to help him.

I personally loved the pictures and drawings, so did my niece and nephew. The way in which losing half his beak impacts all aspects of Karl’s life is made clear throughout the book, helping children see that, just as people, animals need to be healthy to live full lives. I think children of many ages will enjoy this book, but young children (ages 8 or less) may need help from their parents to fully understand it.

The book goes over some difficult concepts, like how to create models from real life objects, in this case from an Abyssinian skeleton, but Lela Nargi does a good job explaining them so everybody gets to understand how Karl got his new beak.

Harriet Popham’s illustrations are both beautiful and helpful, and going through the pages looking at them is entertaining, so children can enjoy the book many times.

A very fascinating look at how the people at this wildlife sanctuary improved the life of one of its most unique birds. Love the interactive style.

A good explanation of how 3-d printer was able to help a poor Abyssinian ground hornbill whose beak had broken.

With clear pictures, and great illustrations, the story of Karl and his broken bill is explained and shown, step by step and the scientists try to find the best solution to poor Karl's problem.

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Highly recommended for the use of explaining the reasons why the bird would need a bill, as well, as for explanations when they are necessary.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Can they print me a new shoulder? I’m not as adorable as the main character in this story, but I’m just as in need!