TY - BOOK AU - Mayntz,Melissa TI - Birds for kids: a junior scientist's guide to owls, eagles, penguins, and other bird species T2 - Junior scientists SN - 9798886509632 PY - 2024///] CY - Naperville, Illinois PB - Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks KW - Birds KW - Juvenile literature KW - Behavior KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - 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 N2 - "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!"--; "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"-- ER -