Wild about Michigan Birds: For Bird Lovers of All Ages (Wild about Birds) (Paperback)

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April. I'm new to birding and I'm WILD about this book. LOOK at the great pictures!! Big and Clear. The life cycle info is interesting. The format of this book is tops. You can find out a lot of information fast. The big habitat sections like prairie and grasslands then wetlands, deciduous forest, coniferous forest have descriptive pages before talking about the birds found therein. At the back is a fantastic chart of places (including phone numbers, web sites and emails) to learn more about birds. I'd love to tell you more, but I think I'll run off to Raven Hill!

— margaret

Description


Learn about the birds of Michigan with this family-friendly guide that spotlights 70 species.

Share the fun of birdwatching with the whole family Wild About Michigan Birds introduces 70 birds of the Great Lake State. You'll get identification tips and information on each species' favorite foods, interesting behaviors, songs and calls, life cycle, migration patterns, and more. The book is organized by habitat and divided into four sections: coniferous forests, deciduous forests, prairies, and water areas. Within each section, entries for the birds that live there are arranged from smallest to largest.

With information by Adele Porter, an award-winning author and science educator, you'll get to know the bird basics. Plus, you'll learn tips on birding, such as how to watch birds, when to watch them, and where to do it. Entries about a variety of species--including the American Goldfinch, Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Wild Turkey, and more--are supplemented by activity ideas that include journaling, taking photographs, visiting nature centers, and going birding

Book Features:

  • Fun, engaging pages that entertain kids and adults

Easy-to-use format with birds arranged by habitat and size

Large photographs for simple bird identification

Fun facts and exercises for kids, like "Gross Factor" and "Do the Math"

For family-friendly activities and classroom learning, this book is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the outdoors. You'll reach for Wild About Michigan Birds again and again.

About the Author


Adele Porter is an award-winning author and science educator. She is a member of the National Science Teachers' Association, the American Ornithologists' Union, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Adele is a native of Minnesota.
Product Details
ISBN: 9781591934509
ISBN-10: 1591934508
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Publication Date: April 29th, 2014
Pages: 200
Language: English
Series: Wild about Birds