Backyard Birding for Kids

With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children's introduction to bird-watching.

You've 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. This children's book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of topics such 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 with birding—complete with practical tips on attracting birds to their yards. There are also fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, transforming birding into a shared hobby. The activities range from simple tasks like leaving out nesting materials to more advanced projects such as planting a bird- and pollinator-friendly garden.

Inside You'll Find:

• A how-to section, including details on getting started
• The basics of ornithology
• An identification guide to common and important birds to know
• Bird-related activities that the entire family can enjoy