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Birds for kids : a junior scientist's guide to owls, eagles, penguins, and other bird species / Melissa Mayntz.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Junior scientistsPublisher: Naperville, Illinois : Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks, [2024]Description: ix, 69 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9798886509632
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Contents:
Welcome, junior scientist! -- Part One, Remarkable birds: Getting familiar with our feathered friends ; Baby birds ; Leaving the nest ; Finding a home ; Bird journeys ; Building a nest ; Staying clean ; Eat like a bird -- Part Two, Birds up close: Bald eagle ; American Robin ; Mallard ; Killdeer ; Black-capped chickadee ; Wild turkey ; Blue jay ; Brown pelican ; Rock pigeon ; Great horned owl ; Northern cardinal ; Greater roadrunner ; Atlantic puffin ; American goldfinch ; Northern mockingbird ; White-breasted nuthatch ; Red-tailed hawk ; Common ostrich ; House sparrow ; Barn swallow ; Downy woodpecker ; Canada goose ; Yellow warbler ; Great blue heron ; Ring-billed gull ; Budgerigar ; House finch ; Wood duck ; Turkey vulture ; Belted kingfisher ; Ruby-throated hummingbird ; Emperor penguin ; American flamingo ; Painted bunting ; Indian peafowl -- Conclusion.
Summary: "From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to many beautifully feathered friends! This bird book for kids is packed with tons of cool facts, colorful photos, and fun activities that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. All about birds!-Learn what makes birds special, including their nests, their babies, how they travel, and what they eat. 35 unique species-Meet birds from around the globe, with vibrant photos and key stats about each one's habitat, lifespan, coloring, and more. Hands-on activities-Discover even more about birds with engaging activities like measuring your wingspan, building a nest, and going birding. Take an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies with Birds for Kids!"-- Provided by publisherSummary: "Explore the wild and wonderful world of birds with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to so many beautifully feathered friends! This big book of birds is packed with tons of cool facts and colorful photos that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. It's written especially for curious new readers, with engaging trivia and age-appropriate language that lets kids read and explore independently as they learn all about birds!35 birds to meet- Kids will discover a variety of bird species like flamingos, penguins, and barn swallows, and find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more.Fun facts-Keep young readers fascinated with cool facts about how baby birds are born, if birds can get lost when they fly, and which water bird eats baby alligators!Learning in action- You'll even find some activities to try, like helping your child measure their own wingspan, build a nest, and spotting your backyard birds.Get ready for an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies in this ultimate bird book for kids"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction New 598 M472 Available 33111011124829
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction New 598 M472 Checked out 07/11/2024 33111011337603
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction New 598 M472 Available 33111011155070
Total holds: 0

Includes index.

Welcome, junior scientist! -- Part One, Remarkable birds: Getting familiar with our feathered friends ; Baby birds ; Leaving the nest ; Finding a home ; Bird journeys ; Building a nest ; Staying clean ; Eat like a bird -- Part Two, Birds up close: Bald eagle ; American Robin ; Mallard ; Killdeer ; Black-capped chickadee ; Wild turkey ; Blue jay ; Brown pelican ; Rock pigeon ; Great horned owl ; Northern cardinal ; Greater roadrunner ; Atlantic puffin ; American goldfinch ; Northern mockingbird ; White-breasted nuthatch ; Red-tailed hawk ; Common ostrich ; House sparrow ; Barn swallow ; Downy woodpecker ; Canada goose ; Yellow warbler ; Great blue heron ; Ring-billed gull ; Budgerigar ; House finch ; Wood duck ; Turkey vulture ; Belted kingfisher ; Ruby-throated hummingbird ; Emperor penguin ; American flamingo ; Painted bunting ; Indian peafowl -- Conclusion.

"From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to many beautifully feathered friends! This bird book for kids is packed with tons of cool facts, colorful photos, and fun activities that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. All about birds!-Learn what makes birds special, including their nests, their babies, how they travel, and what they eat. 35 unique species-Meet birds from around the globe, with vibrant photos and key stats about each one's habitat, lifespan, coloring, and more. Hands-on activities-Discover even more about birds with engaging activities like measuring your wingspan, building a nest, and going birding. Take an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies with Birds for Kids!"-- Provided by publisher

"Explore the wild and wonderful world of birds with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to so many beautifully feathered friends! This big book of birds is packed with tons of cool facts and colorful photos that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. It's written especially for curious new readers, with engaging trivia and age-appropriate language that lets kids read and explore independently as they learn all about birds!35 birds to meet- Kids will discover a variety of bird species like flamingos, penguins, and barn swallows, and find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more.Fun facts-Keep young readers fascinated with cool facts about how baby birds are born, if birds can get lost when they fly, and which water bird eats baby alligators!Learning in action- You'll even find some activities to try, like helping your child measure their own wingspan, build a nest, and spotting your backyard birds.Get ready for an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies in this ultimate bird book for kids"-- Provided by publisher.

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