Backyard Birding for Kids

Backyard Birding for Kids

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An Introduction to Ornithology

This children’s guide to birding includes an introduction to ornithology, a bird identification section, and how-to instructions.

With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children’s introduction to bird-watching.

You’ve seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids’ introduction to birding. The children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of such topics as bird anatomy, life cycles, and habitat.

From there, readers are introduced to 60 different species of important birds to know. With chickadees, hummingbirds, owls, woodpeckers, and more, the field guide section serves as an identification aid and offers information about when to look, where to look, and what to look for.

A how-to section provides advice to help children get started birding―with practical tips on attracting birds to their yards. There are also fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, a wonderful way to turn birding into a shared hobby. The activities range from simple, like leaving out nesting materials, to advanced, such as planting a bird- and pollinator-friendly garden.

Inside You’ll Find:

  • How-to section, including details on getting started
  • The basics of ornithology
  • Identification guide to common and important birds to know
  • Bird-related activities that the entire family can enjoy

Additional information

Dimensions 5 × 7 in
Author(s)

Erika Zambello

Ages:

6-12

Format:

Paperback/Softback

Page Count:

136

Series

Simple Introduction to Science

Publication Date

June 14, 2022

Publisher

Adventure Publications

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