Kids' Guide to Birds of New York Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.
Kids' Guide to Birds of New York Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
Get the children’s field guide to 85 bird species in New York, organized by color to help kids identify them.
Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of New York Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of New York features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Empire State!
Inside You’ll Find
- 85 of the most common and important New York birds to know
- Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
- Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
- Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts, and more
- BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
Introduction
- Cool Birds in New York
- Body Basics of a Bird
- Amazing Nests
- Who Built That Nest?
- Attracting Birds with Feeders
- How to Use This Guide
- Sample Pages
The Birds
- Black
- Black & White
- Blue
- Brown
- Gray
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Bird Food Fun for the Family
- Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats
- Easy Bird Food Recipes
- Make Your Own Suet
- Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects
More Activities for the Bird-Minded
- Help Birds Build Their Nests
- Make a Bird-watching List
- Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts
- Build Your Very Own Birdhouse
- Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
- Take a Birding Trip
- Practice Good Birding
Community Science Projects
Learning About Birding on the Internet
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Author
Northern Cardinal (female)
Look for the reddish bill
What to look for: tan-to-brown bird with a black mask and a large reddish bill; juvenile has a blackish-gray bill
Where you'll find them: wide variety of habitats, including backyards and parks; usually likes thick vegetation
Calls and songs: calls “whata-cheer-cheer-cheer” in spring; both female and male sing and give chip notes all year
On the move: short flights from cover to cover, often landing on the ground
What they eat: loves sunflower seeds and enjoys insects, fruit, peanuts and suet; visits seed feeders
Nest: cup of twigs and bark strips, often low in a tree
Eggs, chicks, and childcare: 3–4 speckled bluish-white eggs; Mom and Dad share the incubating and feeding duties
Spends the winter: doesn’t migrate; gathers with other cardinals and moves around to find good sources of food
Stan's Cool Stuff
Cardinals are sunbathers! Sometimes they stretch out in the sun, spreading their wings and fanning their tails. They are the first to arrive at feeders in the morning and the last to leave before dark. Females sing as loud as the males—only a few bird species do this.
Real Quick
Size: 8-9"
Nest: cup
Feeder: tube or hopper
Range: year-round
The Birding Children’s Books are state-specific field guides designed for children, ages 5 to 12. They utilize a colorful design and an innovative, user-friendly format to make bird identification simple, informative, and fun. Written by award-winning author Stan Tekiela and featuring full-color photography, each book conveniently organizes birds—only species found in that state—by color. When young readers see a bird, they open the book to the correct color grouping, where every species gets a full-color photograph with a corresponding full-page description that includes field marks, calls/songs, nest, size, a range map, Stan’s cool facts, and more. Plus, males and females get their own entries if their appearances vary. As an added bonus, each book includes activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food. At 5" x 7", the compact books are a fun size for kids and are easy to carry on hikes and to keep handy near a window. The Birding Children’s Books are 240 pages, include more than 80 species, and are priced below $15.
Get the children’s field guide to 85 bird species in New York, organized by color to help kids identify them.
Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of New York Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of New York features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Empire State!
Inside You’ll Find
- 85 of the most common and important New York birds to know
- Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
- Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
- Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts, and more
- BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
Introduction
- Cool Birds in New York
- Body Basics of a Bird
- Amazing Nests
- Who Built That Nest?
- Attracting Birds with Feeders
- How to Use This Guide
- Sample Pages
The Birds
- Black
- Black & White
- Blue
- Brown
- Gray
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Bird Food Fun for the Family
- Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats
- Easy Bird Food Recipes
- Make Your Own Suet
- Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects
More Activities for the Bird-Minded
- Help Birds Build Their Nests
- Make a Bird-watching List
- Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts
- Build Your Very Own Birdhouse
- Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
- Take a Birding Trip
- Practice Good Birding
Community Science Projects
Learning About Birding on the Internet
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Author
Northern Cardinal (female)
Look for the reddish bill
What to look for: tan-to-brown bird with a black mask and a large reddish bill; juvenile has a blackish-gray bill
Where you'll find them: wide variety of habitats, including backyards and parks; usually likes thick vegetation
Calls and songs: calls “whata-cheer-cheer-cheer” in spring; both female and male sing and give chip notes all year
On the move: short flights from cover to cover, often landing on the ground
What they eat: loves sunflower seeds and enjoys insects, fruit, peanuts and suet; visits seed feeders
Nest: cup of twigs and bark strips, often low in a tree
Eggs, chicks, and childcare: 3–4 speckled bluish-white eggs; Mom and Dad share the incubating and feeding duties
Spends the winter: doesn’t migrate; gathers with other cardinals and moves around to find good sources of food
Stan's Cool Stuff
Cardinals are sunbathers! Sometimes they stretch out in the sun, spreading their wings and fanning their tails. They are the first to arrive at feeders in the morning and the last to leave before dark. Females sing as loud as the males—only a few bird species do this.
Real Quick
Size: 8-9"
Nest: cup
Feeder: tube or hopper
Range: year-round
The Birding Children’s Books are state-specific field guides designed for children, ages 5 to 12. They utilize a colorful design and an innovative, user-friendly format to make bird identification simple, informative, and fun. Written by award-winning author Stan Tekiela and featuring full-color photography, each book conveniently organizes birds—only species found in that state—by color. When young readers see a bird, they open the book to the correct color grouping, where every species gets a full-color photograph with a corresponding full-page description that includes field marks, calls/songs, nest, size, a range map, Stan’s cool facts, and more. Plus, males and females get their own entries if their appearances vary. As an added bonus, each book includes activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food. At 5" x 7", the compact books are a fun size for kids and are easy to carry on hikes and to keep handy near a window. The Birding Children’s Books are 240 pages, include more than 80 species, and are priced below $15.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.