Now that Spring has officially "sprung,": a fun and easy way to get kids outside and develop a love of nature is with birding. The following titles from National Geographic Kids are the perfect way for kids of all ages (baby to age 12!) to get excited about the feathered friends that can be found in the backyard AND in some of the most exotic places in the world.
Little Kids First Board Book: Birds (board book, ages Baby-3)
Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar big subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about a variety of birds, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary from the animals. With their bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books take a fresh new approach to make learning about nature and science fun.
Little Kids First Big Book of Birds (hardcover, ages 4-8)
This adorable reference introduces young readers to birds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorful and plain. They’ll find backyard favorites, such as robins and cardinals and be introduced to more unique species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world. Bird behaviors kids can relate to, including singing, dancing, building, swimming, and diving, reveal fascinating insights into the avian world. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with profiles of each bird, along with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This charming book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.
Fly With Me: A Celebration of Birds Through Pictures, Poems and Stories (hardcover, ages 4-8) by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple
This thoughtful and beautifully curated collection of our flying, feathery friends highlights the role birds play in human life from centuries ago to present day. While it's beautiful and contains many original poems, it's also full of valuable real science about these wondrous creatures. From history and behavior to spotting and photographing, there's something for every bird fan in the flock. Young birders will learn all about migration and the importance of habitat conservation. They'll find stories about bird rescues and fun facts about the fastest, strongest, and tiniest fliers. They'll also discover the best bird nests, sweet songs to sing, ways to listen for and identify the birds around them, and more.
NG Kids Bird Guide of North America 2nd ed (paperback, ages 8-12)
Fly into the world of birds in the most complete guide for kids to North America's birds, featuring range maps, cool facts, interactive activities and crafts, and detailed descriptions and drawings by Jonathan Alderfer, one of the country's top avian experts and artists.The guide features profiles of 50 of North America's most popular birds--including how and where they live and tips about how to spot, hear, and attract them--as well as mini-profiles of another 100 birds, for coverage of 150 bird species in all.
Everything Birds of Prey (paperback, ages 8-12)
From eagles to falcons and talons to beaks, Everything Birds of Prey introduces readers to the world's most ferocious fliers. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about birds of prey.
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We just had my grand son sleep over a couple days! We went fishing,played ball and got to shoot his bee bee gun! He had a great time!
ReplyDeleteMy son spends a lot of time at our local Nature Center. He recently had a class about Earth Day and next month he has a class about Spring Birds. In the summer, we will go to the Detroit Zoo, Henry Ford Museum, and Greenfield Village.
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We do all sorts of things all year round. We are planning a camping trip soon, and hopefully we will be able to see some family and maybe even travel to some educational destinations (there is a really cool train to ride in Colorado!). We also will be working on a lot of home and building projects together once it warms (and dries) up.
ReplyDeletePlanting a huge garden
ReplyDeleteWe have a huge trip coming up this summer. Super excited ��
ReplyDeleteI’ll be out enjoying my backyard.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to the beach and camping.
ReplyDeleteIt's an exciting & busy spring/summer for us: Our oldest is graduating from college in a few weeks! And already has a job lined up to begin in NYC in mid-July! Our youngest has a roommate moving in soon after that. Then we'll be traveling to Denver to attend a friend's wedding. Also have tickets for a few concerts. -amweeksoc at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteHoping to do some camping and hiking.
ReplyDeletego hiking
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