Synopses & Reviews
Easy-to-read fact-filled book helps young birdwatchers record sightings of 48 common North American birds, among them the blue jay, American crow, ruby-throated hummingbird, mourning dove, barn owl, and red-headed woodpecker. Each page includes space for a sticker image of a bird, plus information on size, habitat, nesting and eating habits, number and color of eggs, and range.
Synopsis
Birdwatchers, or "birders", keep life lists, in which they make note of their first sighting of a species: date, place, habitat, etc. This easy-to-read, fact-filled "workbook" is a great way for young birdwatchers to begin keeping their own life lists, as they learn about 48 common North American birds. Written and illustrated by nature artist Sy Barlowe, it includes a space on each page for a sticker illustration of the bird described, along with information on bird size, habitat, nesting and eating habits, number and color of eggs, and range. There's also a place for youngsters to record the date, time and locality of the sighting, as well as personal remarks. A great way to combine sticker fun with an educational experience, this hands-on record-keeping book will motivate young naturalists and perhaps stimulate a lifelong interest in the rewarding hobby of birdwatching.
Synopsis
Birdwatchers, or "birders," keep life lists in which they note their first sighting of a species indicating the date, place, habitat, etc. This easy-to-read, fact-filled workbook will help young birdwatchers begin keeping their own life lists as they learn about 48 common North American birds among them the blue jay, American crow, ruby-throated hummingbird, yellow-billed cuckoo, mourning dove, barn owl, red-tailed hawk, northern oriole, red-winged blackbird, and red-headed woodpecker.
Written and illustrated by nature artist Sy Barlowe, the book includes space on each page for a numbered sticker illustration of the bird described, along with information on bird size, habitat, nesting and eating habits, number and color of eggs, and range. There's also a place for recording the date, time, and locality of the sighting and for adding personal remarks.
A great way to combine sticker fun with an educational experience, this hands-on record-keeping book will motivate young naturalists and perhaps stimulate a lifelong interest in the rewarding hobby of birdwatching.
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Synopsis
Fact-filled book with sticker images of blue jay, American crow, mourning dove, barn owl, and 44 other birds, plus informative text noting bird's size, habitat, eating habits, and other data.