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National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds: A Beginner's Guide
National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds A Beginner's Guide Author:Kim Kurki, National Wildlife Federation National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds introduces kids ages 7 through 12 to more than 120 different species of birds in their native environments, with detailed illustrations and exciting, memorable information from the experts at the National Wildlife Federation. From the National Wildlife Federation, publishers of Ranger Rick, the popu... more »lar nature magazine for kids, comes this exciting, dynamic, and wonderfully illustrated guide for young naturalists. National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds is arranged by habitat and identifies more than 100 birds. Kim Kurkišs engaging and highly accurate illustrations give kids a true and close-up appreciation of each bird species, such as its size, shape, color, and markings, as well as its habitat, call, and behavior. Kids will learn to recognize the birds by their individual characteristics, such as the male cardinalšs distinctive crest, the kestrelšs helicopter hover, and the goldfinchšs enchanting song. Youšll also discover what makes each bird amazing, including which is the fastest flier, which lays the biggest egg, and which spends years of its life in the water, never touching land. The excellent illustrations, nontechnical language, and fascinating facts throughout make this an ideal guide for beginner bird-watchers?of any age!« less