The perfect resource for budding bird-watchers, this beautiful,
comprehensive introduction encourages children to appreciate the
wonderful world of birds all around them. Because birds can be spotted
in every neighborhood, and in all seasons, they are an excellent choice
for piquing children's interest in wildlife. Here's a comprehensive,
child-friendly guide to birds that makes the perfect starting point.
Colorful pages explore the characteristics of different bird species,
along with many of their fascinating and unique features, from their
feathers to their eggs and nests. A journey through a year in the lives
of birds gives readers clues to what to look for, season by season. And
a beginning bird-watcher section helps youngsters get started in the
field, including a list of what tools they need to use, and guiding
questions to help with bird identification (for example, by their song,
size and unusual color patterns).
This book is part of the Nature All Around series, which encourages
children to hone their observation skills in order to appreciate the
variety of wildlife that can be found right outside their front doors.
Bestselling, award-winning author Pamela Hickman brings birds up close,
with loads of fun facts about bird life cycles, homes, habitats and most
common behaviors. The vivid illustrations by Carolyn Gavin offer clear
depictions of the subjects and is a pleasure to peruse. This book has
many curriculum applications in grades two to five, when children are
learning about the characteristics of living things, and covers both
life science and earth science topics. End matter includes information
on how readers can help endangered birds, a bird feeder activity, a
glossary and an index.
