num_pages: 344
description: With bird facts an identification guide and how-to instructions this is a perfect childrens introduction to bird-watching.Youve 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 childrens book ideal for early and middle-grade readers conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of such topics as bird anatomy life cycle 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 birdingwith 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 Youll Find
language: English
title: Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology
publisher: Adventure Publications