Birdology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Birds Volume 3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781613749494)

AAAS Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Finalist 2016
NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 2016

An engaging book that encourages young nature enthusiasts to explore the world of birds

This generously illustrated, full-color book teaches kids that birds can be seen almost anywhere: in city parks and streets, zoos, farms, and backyards. Using "Try This," "Look For," and "Listen For" prompts, Birdology promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills, and nature literacy. Kids observe the diversity of shapes, colors, patterns, and behavior of birds; listen for their songs and the clap of wings; make a juice-box feeder; plant flowers that attract hummingbirds; start a birding journal and sketchbook; and much more. Other topics that are presented in clear, kid-friendly prose include migration, nesting, food, territories, and conservation and preservation. Additional resources, such as a glossary, bird orders and scientific names, bird and wildlife organizations, and "Teacher Topics" to initiate classroom discussion and investigation, are also included.

Author: Monica Russo
ISBN-10: 161374949X
ISBN-13: 9781613749494
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2015
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.29h x 11.36w x 0.20d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2014
Booklist 12/15/2014 pg. 39
School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 134