FLYING WILD
WITH CHILDREN’S
BIRD BOOKS
A Collaborative Project co-sponsored by the Council for
Environmental Education, Cibolo Nature Center and The University of
Texas San Antonio 2010
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Acknowledgements
Editors
Frances Rosales, University of Texas at San Antonio
Christine Moseley, University of Texas at San Antonio
Patsy Inglet, Cibolo Nature Center
Mary Kennedy, Cibolo Nature Center
Contributing Editors
Michelle Eckmann, Mitchell Lake National Audubon Center
Koy Coffer, Texas Wildlife Association
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Table of Contents
Teacher- Led Activities
1. Food Chain Tag ………………………………………………………………………..11
Raptor: A Kids Guide to Birds of Prey
Who Needs Plants?
The World We Want
2. Create Your Own Food Web……………………………………………………..11
Animal Life Cycles Growing and Changing
Amazing Birds of Prey
3. Birds On Display………………………………………………………………………..12
Bright Wings Illustrated Anthology Poems about Birds
Songbirds: The Language of a Song
Why Do Birds Sing?
Backyard Birding for Kids
Sharing the Wonder of Birds with Kids
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4. Light As A Feather……………………………………………………………………14
Breakin out of the Bungle Bird
The Quotable Birder
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
5. Bird Behavior Scavenger Hunt………………………………………………….15
What Makes a Bird a Bird?
Animals in Flight
Swallows in the Birdhouse
Owl (Zoobooks)
6. Adaption Artistry…………………………………………………………………..16
Beaks!
All about Turkeys (All about Series)
How and Why Birds use their Bills
7. Home is Where the Forest Is…………………………………………………16
Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City
Have You Seen Birds?
Dear Child of Earth
8. Busy Bird Motel…………………………………………………………………….17
BIRD, BIRD, BIRD
Birds
Birds
9. Hidden Hazards…………………………………………………………………….18
Feathered Travelers: Neotropical Migratory Birds of Americas
How Birds Find Their Way
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B is for Bufflehead’s
10. Who Was That Masked Bird…………………………………………….19
Ornithology (real Kids Real Science Books)
Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guide)
Crinkleroots Guide to Knowing the Birds
11. Migratory Mapping………………………………………………………….19
Flute’s Journey: The Life of a Wood Thrush
Marco Flamingo/Marco Flamenco
Mallard Ducks
12. Feeder Frenzy………………………………………………………………….21
Owls
Owls (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series)
Vulture View
Birdfeeders
13. Home, Sweet Home……………………………………………………….22
Fine Feathered Friends (All about Birds Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Backyard (One Small Square)
Birds, Nests, and Eggs
14. Bird Heroes……………………………………………………………………..23
She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head
The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon
Saving Birds (Heroes Around the World)
15. Council Consensus………………………………………………………..24
Puffins Homecoming (The Story of an Atlantic Puffin)
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A Puffin’s Year
Puffins
Kid’s Guide to Social Action (How to Solve Problems You Choose and Turn Creative
Thinking into Positive Action)
16. Teaming Up for Birds……………………………………………………25
Save the Earth: An Action Handbook for Kids
Giving Back to Earth (A teacher’s Guide to Project Puffin)
Project Puffin (How we brought back to Egg Rock)
Volunteer-led Activities
17. The Great Migration Challenge………………………………………26
Ride the Wind: Airborne Journey’s of Animals and Plants
On the Wing: American Birds in Migration
Flight of the Golden Plover: The Amazing Migration between Hawaii to Alaska
18. Fill the Bill………………………………………………………………………..27
Unbeatable Beaks
Birds Use Their Beaks (how and why)
Polly Pelican and Her Big Beak
19. Bird Bingo………………………………………………………………………..28
Everything Bird (What Kids want to Know about Birds)
Simon and Schuster Children’s Guide to Birds
Bird (DK Eyewitness Books)
20. Jeop-Birdy……………………………………………………………………...29
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Grandmother’s Pigeon
The Burgess Book for Children
Birds (Facts at your fingertips)
21. Bird Olympics………………………………………………………………….30
Flight of the Golden Plover: The Amazing Migration between Hawaii and Alaska
Ookpik: The travels of a Snowy Owl
Mallard Duck at Meadow View Pond
22. The Fine Art of Nesting……………………………………………………31
Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City
The Tale of Pale Male (A True Story)
Birds Build Nest
23. Bird Action……………………………………………………………………..32
Birds
Kid’s Easy-to Create Wildlife Habitat
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to save the Earth
24. Avian Art……………………………………………………………………….33
Birdscapes: (A popup Celebration of Bird Songs)
The Little Book of Birds
The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon
Student-Led Activities
25. Food for the Brood………………………………………………………34
Treetop Bird Family
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The Best Nest
Flap Your Wings
26. Bird Hurdles…………………………………………………………………35
When Agnes Caws!
Saving the Peregrine Falcon
The Peregrine Journey’s (A Story of Migration)
27. Aiming to Save……………………………………………………………36
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species
Almost Gone (The World’s Rarest Animals)
Can We Save Them? Endangered Species of North America
28. Just Ducky………………………………………………………………..37
Goose’s Story
Bird, Fly High
Butternut Hollow Pond
Waterfowl
29. Bird Buffet………………………………………………………………..38
Birds at My Feeder
Watch Me Make a Bird Feeder (Welcome Books)
Housing Our Feathered Friends
30. Eye See You……………………………………………………………..39
Perry’s Baltimore Adventure
Birds of Prey Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife
Find out how and why birds and beast fly.
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31. City Slickers……………………………………………………………..40
Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Create a Haven for your Favorite Bird
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Finches
32. Bird Team Sports Trivia…………………………………………….41
Seymour’s Soaring Red Sox
The Pittsburgh Penguins
For the Love of the Cardinals
33. Turkey Talk…………………………………………………………………..42
Little Tom Turkey
High Ridge Gobbler
Sometimes It’s Turkey, Sometimes It’s Feathers
34. Avian Antics…………………………………………………………………42
Common Birds and Their Songs
Birds: Wild Birds of North America Appearance, Habits and Habitat
The Songs of Wild Birds
The NO, NO Bird
35. Bird Friend of Foe?.......................................................43
Silent Spring
First Aid for Birds
First Aid for Wildlife
36. Habitat Match……………………………………………………………44
There’s an Owl in the Shower
Mud City: A Flamingo Story
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On the Wing: American Birds in Migration
37. Grizzly Gizzards…………………………………………………………45
Birds
Birds
Birds at My Feeder
38. Oily Problems!............................................................46
Prince William
Oil Spill!
Oil Spills: Damage, Recovery and Prevention
39. The Birding Beat……………………………………………………….47
The Bird Watching Answer Book: Everything you Need to Enjoy Birds in Your Backyard
and Beyond
May Way for My Ducklings
King of the Birds
Farfallina and Marcel
40. Avian Acoustics: Sounds Off!.....................................47
Birdsongs
The Songs of Wild Birds
Common Birds and their Songs
41. Egg-Stravaganza…………………………………………………….48
The Odd Egg
Bird Eggs
Bird Families
42. Celebrate Migration Day…………………………………………49
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A Penguins Story
101 ways to Help Birds
Winged Wonders: A Celebration of Birds in Human History
43. Newton, Bernoulli and Birds……………………………………50
Birds: Nature’s Magnificent Flying Machines
Funny Faces, Wacky Wings and other Silly Bird Things
On Wings of Song: Poems About Birds
44. Students in Service Count your Service…………………….51
The Empty Lot
A Kids Guide to Social Action
Kid Heroes of the Environment
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Teacher Led Activities
1. Food Chain Tag
Key Terms:
-Ecosystem, food chain, food web, energy, carnivores, herbivores, photosynthesis, agents of
dispersal, biological controls, bioindicators.
Objective:
-Predator-prey activity, students will be able to demonstrate how birds help cycle nutrients and
energy through ecosystems and how poisons in food chain affect predators.
References:
Raptor: A Kids Guide to Birds of Prey
LauBach, Christyna M. and Ren 2002
ISBN -10: 1580174450 Non-Fiction
Introduces birds at the top of the food chain with lively text enhanced with more than 100 full
color photographs. Kids learn how to explore Raptors in the wild and explore the mysteries of
the Raptor flight, hunting strategies, and behavior. Flight Silottettes, range maps, real life
stories of individual birds and more will satisfy the most voracious Raptor enthusiast.
Who needs Plants?
Trumbauer, Lisa 2003
ISBN 0-7368-1715-8 Non-Fiction
This book explores some of the ways that animals and people use plants for food and shelter.
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The World That We Want
Toft, Kim Michelle 2005
ISBN-10 1580891144 Non-Fiction
This book describes a variety of wildlife environments and teaches children about links between
ecological communities.
2. Create Your Own Food Web
Key Terms:
-Food Web, ecosystem, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, suet cage, scavengers, extinction.
Objective:
-Students will model how various species are interconnected through food webs and describe
the many roles birds play in nature.
References:
Animal Life Cycles Growing and Changing
Kalman, Bobbie 2006
ISBN-10 0778723127 Non-fiction
Children will be fascinated by the different ways animals grow and change from the time they
are embryos to the time they are adults. This amazing book explains what a life cycle is in a
clear, simple way. Detailed diagrams and colorful photographs help explain the life cycles of
many different animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, insects, spiders and worms.
Full-color illustrations.
Amazing Birds of Prey
Parry-Jones, Jemima, 1992
ISBN-13 9780679827719 Non- Fiction
Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of birds of prey, including falcons, eagles,
vultures, owls, and hawks. Full-color photos. Take a close-up look at the elegant "lions of the
sky"—how eagles catch, kill, and eat their prey, how owls fly so silently, which hawk uses a
spider's web to protect its nest, and more.
3. Birds on Display
Key Terms:
-Food and Feathers Recreation, Literature, symbols, Arts
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Objective:
-Students can identify at least three ways that birds have a positive effect on people.
References:
Bright Wings An illustrated Anthology Poems about Birds
Collins, Billy 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0231150842
In this beautiful collection of poems and paintings, Billy Collins, former U.S. poet laureate, joins
with David Allen Sibley, America's foremost bird illustrator, to celebrate the winged creatures
that have inspired so many poets to sing for centuries. From Catullus and Chaucer to Robert
Browning and James Wright, poets have long treated birds as powerful metaphors for beauty,
escape, transcendence, and divine expression. This substantial anthology has more than one
hundred contemporary and classic poems are paired with close to sixty original, ornithologically
precise illustrations. Part poetry collection, part field guide, part art book, Bright Wings
presents verbal and visual interpretations of the natural world and reminds us of our intimate
connection to the "bright wings" around us. Each in their own way, these poems and pictures
honor the enchanting creatures that have been, and continue to be, longtime collaborators
with the poet's and painter's art.
Songbirds: The Language of a Song
Johnson, Sylvia A 2001
ISBN-13: 978-1575054834 Non-Fiction
Johnson tells how ornithologists began to study the language of birds, describing the methods
of collecting, identifying, and transcribing their songs. She cites the research that has been done
and several of the theories that have been developed to explain the complexities and subtleties
of avian communication. Sharp, clear, full-color photographs accompany the information. The
author also touches on the human and natural threats that affect the survival of songbirds. A
factual and visual peek into a fascinating phenomenon.
Why Do Birds Sing?
Holub, Joan 2004
ISBN-13: 978-0142401064 Non-Fiction
Easy-to-Read series, these books offer information and advice organized in question-andanswer format. Each book poses a series of queries and answers them on single pages and
double-page spreads. Do you love birds? If you do, you’re not alone! Birds are fun to watch and
they make great pets. There is so much to know about birds. Why do they have feathers? Can
parrots really talk? Why do birds build nests? Do birds like toys? Beginning readers will find the
answers to these questions—and many more—in this lively, fact-filled book. Filled with colorful
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illustrations and photographs of wild and domestic birds, this is a perfect selection for any
young bird-watcher or bird lover.
Backyard Birding for Kids
Lee, Fran 2005
ISBN-13: 978-1586854119 Non-Fiction
Divided into three sections, the book includes the why, how, and where of bird watching and
how to encourage birds to visit one's backyard and other locations, followed by suggestions of
what to wear and take on a birding trip. The best parts are the discussion of field marks and the
two explanatory pages that follow, because a bird's distinctive markings added to correct
terminology supply all the clues needed to identify the species. The second part is comprised of
six sections: city, woodland, country, wetland, seashore, and desert birds.
Sharing the Wonder of Birds with Kids
Erickson, Laura 1996
ISBN-10 0816642117 Non-Fiction
Chock-full of creative activities, this hands on guide goes way beyond teaching bird
identification. In a light-hearted style it paves the way for children to discover with a little help
from the beauty and significance of birds, how their bodies work, why do they behave as they
do, and why it’s so critical for us to protect and care for them.
4. Light As A Feather
Key Terms:
-Proverbs, adages, Literal, figurative
Objective:
-Students will distinguish between figurative and literal translations of various bird sayings and
analyze bird-related sayings of diverse cultures.
References:
Breakin out of the Bungle Bird
Reynolds, Aaron 2005
ISBN-10: 0310709563
The importance of taking advice—for ages 8 and under As best friends Fleeya mosquito and Sue
butterfly share some punch, a Bungle Bird flies by and eats them for lunch. Finding themselves
in the dark belly of the bird, they try hard to think of an escape. Fleeya comes up with several
solutions, but Sue—the older of the two—won’t listen. Deciding she must act on her own,
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Fleeya flies up the bird’s throat and out its mouth when it’s sleeping. Unfortunately, Sue is not
so lucky. This clever, rhyming poem—Dr. Seuss style—helps kids understand the importance of
listening to friends and wise counselors when they need help.
The Quotable Birder
Adler, Bill 2004
ISBN-10 0756778050
Birds of all species, from hummingbirds to eagles, have long inspired great minds to even
greater heights. Anyone with a bird feeder in their backyard will understand why. Avian antics
amuse us, their beauty renders us inarticulate, and their feats of endurance suggest the
awesome mysteries of nature, However, the infatuation with birds goes far beyond the realm
of the birdwatchers. It infects poets, playwrights, politicians, comedians, and explorers alike.
Leaf through the pages of The Quotable Birder to enjoy sentiments witty, profound, wise, and
joyful, among the hundreds of quotes from such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Steven Wright,
Emily Dickinson and many more.
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
Bartlett, John 2002
ISBN-10 0316082759
This canonical reference work, originally published in 1855, soldiers on, seeking out memorable
quotations in the midst of these dark ages of rhetoric. Since the last edition in 1992, the
pickings have been slim; recent selections are weighted toward bon mots from pop cultural
phenomena (Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Clark, and J. K. Rowling), irritating catchphrases ("Show me
the money!") and laughable attempts to evade rather than achieve clear expression ("It
depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is"). Fortunately there is still Bartlett's great
trove of five millennia of timeless poetry, prose, oratory and epigrams, arranged chronologically
and indexed by author and thematic keywords.
5. Bird Behavior Scavenger Hunt
Key Terms:
-Behavior, flocking, roosting
Objective:
-The students will learn to identify different behavior patterns of birds and explain their
function.
References:
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What Makes a Bird a Bird?
Garelick, May 1995
ISNB 9781572550087 Non-Fiction
What is the one special thing that makes a bird a bird? Is it flying, or building a nest, or laying
eggs? This book poses many questions that lead the reader on an exciting search to find out
what makes a bird a bird.
Animals in Flight
Jenkins, Steve and Page, Robin 2001
ISBN-10: 0618123512 Non-Fiction
Find out how and why birds and beast fly.
Swallows in the Birdhouse
Swinburne, Brinkman and Stephen, R 2005
ISBN: 9781590783290 Fiction
One day, Hayley and Martin decide to build a birdhouse to attract backyard swallows. Soon,
their new home is in use, and the children can watch as the swallows collect nesting materials
and lay six snowy white eggs. The male must protect the nesting female, and both parents must
prepare to feed their young plenty of tasty bugs. Before long, Hayley and Martin can see six
little brown birds accompanying their parents outside the birdhouse and preparing for their
long trek to warmer winter weather. The children have built a successful box, but will their
swallow family return next year?
Owl (Zoobooks)
Biel, Timothy, and Wexo, John B 2002
ISBN-100937934321 Non-Fiction
This book from the popular series includes the physical description, habits, behavior and the
future of owls.
6. Adaption Artistry
Key Terms:
-Adaption
Objective:
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-Students will be able to identify and describe the advantages of bird adaptations, and discuss
the importance of adaptations to birds.
References:
Beaks!
Collard, Sneed B. 2002
ISBN-10 1570913889 Non-Fiction
This book has vivid illustrations and clear, easy to follow text depicting the habits of birds and
the utility of their beaks.
All About Turkeys (all About Series)
Arnosky, Jim 1998
ISNB-10: 0590697803 Non-Fiction
Watercolor pictures and brief text detail the life and habits of the wild turkey. Pictures include
life-size representations of an egg and a footprint.
How and Why Birds use their Bills (How and Why Series)
Pascoe, Elaine 2000
ISBN-10: 157471659X Non-Fiction
This book shows how and why birds use their bills in 16 pages.
7. Home is where The Forest Is
Key Terms:
-Carrying capacity, habitat, habitat loss
Objective:
-Students will define the concepts of habitat and carrying capacity; describe the importance of
forest habitat to bird species; and recognize some of the factors that influence or change bird
populations.
References:
Urban Roosts: Where birds Nest in the City
Bash, Barbara 1992
ISBN-10: 0316083127
Thirteen species of birds, from the familiar pigeon to the sleek, skyscraper-nesting peregrine
falcon, to show how these creatures have successfully adapted to new city habitats. The fact
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that many of the birds' original environments have been destroyed by man, but is not heavyhanded in her message. In a picture-book format, the brief text gives fascinating and sometimes
humorous glimpses into the birds' way of life. Imaginative book design puts the text (and
readers) right into the pictures, the deep-colored illustrations reflecting both the liveliness of
the birds and the stark beauty of the urban setting.
Have you seen Birds?
Oppenheim, Joann 1990
ISBN -10 0590270303 Non-Fiction
A picture book that depicts a variety of birds seen throughout the year and in different habitats.
Dear Child of the Earth
Schim, Schimmel 1994
ISBN-101559712252
This book is a letter from Mother Earth, letting us know that animals that live here need us.
8. Busy Bird Motel
Key Terms:
-Bird-banding station, mist nets
Objective:
-Students will use two methods used by scientists to count different birds; explain why
scientists observe and band birds; and interpret color bands to identify years and places were
banded.
References:
BIRD, BIRD, BIRD (A Chirping Chant)
Pulley, April 2007
ISNB 9781559719780 Non-Fiction
Sixty-three North American birds flit, fly, and dive across the pages of this cheery chirping
chant. Bird, Bird, Bird! Is the third book in Northwood’s famous chant series--all known for
tongue-twisting, silly-sounding, say-it-faster fun! Zany caricatures of each bird present these
feathered-friends in larger-than-life proportions. (You won’t need your binoculars here!) After
readers have mastered the chant, they can turn to the back to get the real scoop on each bird.
Sayre takes bird watching to a whole new level. Teaches the names of sixty-three American
birds through rhyming text, with a glossary that gives details about each bird featured.
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BIRDS
Jennings, Terry 2010
ISBN 9781595667588
From city streets to salt marshes by the sea, learn how to spot tracks, identify markings, and
discover secret hideaways with Wildlife Watchers. Packed with fascinating fact files, stunning
photographs, and hands-on activities, find out about what lives in the different habitats that
surround you. What are you waiting for? Get on the scent!
BIRDS
Arnold, Caroline and Wynne 2007
ISBN 9781570915161 Non-Fiction
In answer to this perennial question, young naturalists will learn the mechanics of bird flight
and discover how wing types meet the survival needs of different species. Popular science
author Caroline Arnold infuses her love of birds into this informative look at avian flight.
Provides readers with an examination of how birds are able to fly while also reviewing the
diverse survival needs of different species, enhanced with full-color illustrations.
9. Hidden Hazards
Key Terms:
-Limiting factors, exotic species, invasive species, feral cats, nest parasite, Neotropical
migratory birds.
Objective:
-Students will experience and describe some of the limited factors affecting Neotropical
migratory bird populations and explain that many of these hazards are created by humans.
References:
Feathered Travelers: Neotropical Migratory Birds of the Americas
Deinlein, Mary 1995
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/forms/MigratoryBirds/book.cfm?id=cb
This bilingual coloring book takes young readers on an educational trip across the Americas to
learn about the amazing phenomenon of bird migration. City Parks make good winter homes
for some migratory birds. In this Central plaza in Merida, Mexico, this Yellow-throated Warbler
hunts for insects, while the people below enjoy relaxing Sunday Morning. This bird which
weighs as much as 4 pennies and could fit in the palm of your hand, flew about 600 miles (1,000
Kilometers across the Gulf of Mexico to get to this park.
How Birds Find Their Way?
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Gans, Ramona 1996
ISBN-10: 006445150X
This book contains basic facts about birds and their instinctive travel habits. It tells what
ornithologists know about migration patterns and presents some of their theories about how
birds know when to fly and their different means of navigation. Watercolor and colored-pencil
illustrations show several species and their habitats, as well as a few maps and charts.
B is For Bufflehead’s
Hutchcraft, Steve 2009
http://www.bisforbufflehead.com/ (for activities and worksheets that go with book)
ISBN 978-0-9824925-0-5
B is for Bufflehead’s collection of fun feathered friends will introduce your little one to the
alphabet and to the wonderful world of birds. Beautiful images of over 60 unique North
American bird species cover the alphabet from A to Z, with each charming bird captivating
youngsters with fun and engaging facts. For older learners, more detailed information about
each bird is provided, including range, habitat, diet, and more fun facts. There is even a Who’s
Who challenge that is sure to entertain all ages. Click on the images below to preview sample
pages.
10. Who Was That Masked Bird?
Key Terms:
-Ornithologist
Objective:
-In order to identify bird species, students will analyze descriptions of birds as well as the
structure and contents of bird field guides. Students will explain reasons why people watch and
identify birds.
References:
Ornithology (Real Kids Real Science Books)
Doris, Ellen 1994
ISBN-13 978-0500190081 Non-Fiction
A guide to birds shows young ornithologists how to use binoculars and a field guide to spot and
identify dozens of species, while providing information about calls, markings, nesting, behavior,
and endangered species.
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Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guide for Young Naturalist)
Latimer, Jonathon and Nolting, Karen Stray 1996
ISBN-0395922763 Non-Fiction
This field guide helps readers identify 20 backyard birds common to most parts of the United
States and Canada. The birds are grouped into chapters by predominant color.
Crinkleroots Guide to Knowing the Birds
Arnosky, Jim 1992
ISBN-13: 978-0027058574 Non-Fiction
This nature guide introduces the pleasures of bird watching. How to best spot birds in the wild,
how to identify them both by appearance and by song, how to attract them to yards, how to
differentiate those that migrate from those that are year-round residents, and even how to use
binoculars. Although the focus is on observation, information on coloration, body parts, nests,
and maturation is also presented. His final handwritten note is a bird list that also serves as an
index. Crinkleroot shares the excitement and rewards of bird watching, in a beginner's guide
that offers tips on identifying more than fifty birds and includes facts about bird anatomy,
behavior, life cycles, and more.
11. Migratory Mapping
Key Terms:
-Breeding Ground, Wintering, ground, migration route, stopover point.
Objective:
-Students will define the terms breeding ground, wintering ground, migration ground, and
stopover point. Identify the breeding and wintering areas and migratory routes of the wood
thrush and the Swanson’s thrush; describe hazards to migratory birds; and understand the uses
of banding.
Suggested Books:
Flute’s Journey: The Life of a Wood Thrush
Cherry, Lynn 2001
ISBN-13: 978-0153143694
Follow the journey of a Flute, A Wood Thrush, as he migrates from the summer home where he
was burn in the Belt Woods of Maryland, to his home in Costa Rica—and back again.
Marco Flamingo/Marco Flamenco
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Jarkins, Shelia 2008
ISBN-13 978-1561642953
Marco Flamingo is that rare bird who wants to migrate North in the winter to discover what
snow is after hearing about it from his friends the snowbirds who have just migrated South.
The story, presented in English and Spanish is simple. The illustrations are very colorful.
Mallard Ducks
Knudson, Shannon 2004
ISBN-10: 0822537737 Non-Fiction
Outstanding source of information, how to tell a mallard female duck from a male. How
feathers help mallard ducks swim. What mallard ducks eat.
12. Feeder Frenzy
Key Terms:
-Scientific inquiry, problem posing, problem solving, persuasion
Objective:
-Students will identify common birds that are attracted to bird feed. Use scientific methods;
and conclude that different birds have different diets.
References:
Owls
Gibbons, Gail 2006
ISBN-10 0823420140 Non-Fiction
The life cycle in this book follows a mated pair of owls as they build their nests, tend their eggs,
and raise their young.
Owls (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series)
Mason, Adrienne 2004
ISBN 10 1553376242 Non-Fiction
This book looks at two groups-typical owls and barn owls- and explains where they live, what
they eat, and how young owls learn.
Vulture View
Sayre, April P. 2007
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ISBN-10 0805075577 Non-Fiction
Vultures are part of nature’s clean up crew and this book gives readers a glimpse of their world,
soaring in the air and looking for dead animals.
Birdfeeders
Schwarz, Renee 2005
ISBN-13: 9781553377009
The nine projects in this book in the Kids Can Do It series are composed of recycled or common
household materials -- such as flowerpots, juice cans, Frisbees and ketchup bottles. These
birdfeeders can be made in an afternoon and are sturdy enough to last for years. On balconies
or in backyards, neighborhood birds are in for a treat. Kids can make a fruit flower long-nosed,
big-eyed bottle bug bird.
13. Home, Sweet Home
Key Terms:
-Habitat, survey, evaluation, species
Objective:
-Students will demonstrate observation and data collection skills; evaluate whether a site is a
suitable habitat for specific bird species and recommend on site actions to benefit birds.
References:
Fine Feathered Friends: (All about Birds (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Rabe, Tish 1998
ISBN-1006979883622
The Cat in the Hat visits Dick and Sally to teach them all about birds, Along with one and Thing
Two he introduces them to several birds and gets them home just in time.
Backyard (One Small Square)
Silver, Donald M 1997
ISBN-10: 007057930X Non-Fiction
An exciting journey of science discovery is as near as your own backyard. Just one small square
is alive with creepers and crawlers, lifters and leapers, singers, buzzers, climbers, builders, and
recyclers. Backyard invites children ages 7 and up to become nature lovers by looking, listening,
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touching, and smelling the world from the ground up! From the unique One Small Square series
of science activity books . . . where children can explore exotic and familiar ecosystems in
detail, one small square at a time.
Birds, Nests and Eggs (Take –Along Guide)
Boring, Mel 1998
ISBN-10: 155971624X Non-Fiction
Birds, Nests, and Eggs helps children identify different bird species and what kind of tree they
nest in. It tells you what kind of calls they make, how long it takes for the eggs to hatch and
when they learn how to fly. Features detailed true-to-life illustrations. - Has fun activities and
projects.
14. Bird Heroes
Key Terms:
-Citizenship, efficacy
Objective:
-Students will be able to identify and research (or interview) local people who have helped
preserve birds and their habitats, and describe the impacts of these “bird heroes” in written
and oral presentation.
References:
She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head
Lasky, Kathryn 1997
ISBN 0786811641 Non-Fiction
Feathers on ladies' hats were becoming more and more popular. Harriet Hemenway and her
cousin Minna Hall believed something had to be done. Fashion was killing birds as well as
women's chances to have the right to vote and be listened to. For who would listen to a woman
with a dead bird on her head? And if the senseless slaughter for a silly fashion was not stopped,
in a few years the birds with the prettiest feathers would all be dead, gone forever, and extinct.
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"Why not form a bird club?" suggested Harriet. "What a wonderful idea," said Minna. "Let's do
it. Let's start a club for the birds!"
The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon
Davies, Jacqueline 2004
ISBN-13: 978-0618243433
The story opens with 18-year-old French naturalist John James Audubon roaming Pennsylvania
countryside in search of birds. In an effort to determine whether individual birds return to the
same nests in the spring, he uses silver thread to band some fledgling peewee flycatchers. He
observes them as they grow through the summer, leave for the winter, and return the following
year. An appended historical note explains that Audubon was the first person in North America
to band a bird and that Audubon became "the greatest painter of birds of all time," while a
source note details which parts of the story are based on speculation, and an illustrator's note
comments on research, inspiration, and technique.
Saving Birds (Heroes around the World)
Salmansohn, Pete and Kress, Stephen W. 2005
ISBN-10: 0884482766
There are many kinds of heroes in our world. In these six multi-color, multicultural stories
you’ll learn about young people and grown-ups fighting against the odds to save wild birds- and
about the birds themselves, some on the brink of extinction.
15. Counsel Consensus
Key Terms:
-Consensus, jurisdiction, cooperation, compromise, majority rule
Objective:
-Through a role play, students will assess multiple priorities and viewpoints in order to
formulate a land use plan. Students will explain, in writing, the rationale for the plan, including
the plan’s benefits to birds and other wildlife.
References:
Puffins Homecoming (The Story of an Atlantic Puffin)
Smithsonian Wild Heritage Collection
Bailer, Darice 1995
ISBN-10: 156899141X
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An Atlantic puffin and his mate meet annually on a high bluff of an island off the coast of
Maine. Puffin's mate bears a single egg from which s hatchling is nurtured to maturity.
A Puffin’s Year
Zecca, Katherine 2007
ISBN-10: 089272742X Non-Fiction
Through the story of one puffling's first year, this handsome picture book brings close the
amazing facts about Atlantic puffins. The clear text and bright, textured mixed-media art tell
how two puffins come in from the sea, mate on an island, and burrow underground to prepare
their nest for their single egg. They take turns keeping the egg warm, and when it hatches 41
days later, they raise their chick, feed him live fish, and then watch him leave and fly out with
the other puffling's into the big ocean world. Then there is the amazing fact that two or three
years later, he will return to the island and continue the cycle. Caught by the exciting science,
many young readers will heed the appended conservation call by a National Audubon Society
director to keep the oceans safe from spills and global warming.
Puffins
Taylor, Kenny 1999
ISBN-10: 0896584194 Non-Fiction
The three kinds of puffins that live around the northern rim of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
are among the most popular birds in the world. Many recognize these lovely seafarers' striking
colors, huge bills, and stout outlines. Describing these birds and the conservation issues facing
them, Puffins is the only completely up-to-date, full-color guide for general readers to all the
world's puffins. It's a must for bird fanciers and for those traveling to watch puffins. For bird
lovers and natural history buffs.
Kids Guide to Social Action (How to Solve Problems You Choose and Turn Creative Thinking
into Positive Action.
Lewis, Barbara 1998
ISBN: 1575420384
Resource guide for children learning political action skills that can help them make a difference
in solving social problems at the community, state, and national levels
16. Teaming Up for Birds
Key Terms:
-Ornithologist, conservation
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Objective:
-Students will research ways in which organizations help conserve wild birds; describe and
compare roles and accomplishments of various bird conservation organizations; and design a
bird conservation organization by formulating goals, a mission, and a strategy for that
organization.
References:
Save the Earth: An Action Handbook for Kids
Miles, Betty 1991
ISBN: 067981731X
An overview of the environmental problems of land, atmosphere, water energy, plants,
animals, and people. Includes sample projects.
Giving Back to the Earth (A Teacher’s Guide to Project Puffin and Other Seabird Studies
around the World)
Salmansohn, Pete and Kress, Stephen W. 1997
ISBN-10: 0884481727
Here are more than 40 creative, hands-on activities: art projects, role-playing, wildlife
observations, science demonstrations, running games, and more. The guide is organized into
seven major themes, including seabird adaptations, the marine ecosystem, human impact on
the environment, people making a difference for wildlife, and more. Includes annotated
bibliographies and Internet resources.
Project Puffin (How we brought back to Egg Rock)
Salmansohn, Pete and Kress, Stephen W. 1997
ISBN-10: 0884481700 Non-Fiction
This illustrated book tells of Kress' determination to reintroduce puffins to Eastern Egg Rock, an
island off the Maine coast. Explaining that the large bird colonies in the area had been
decimated by hunters in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, Kress
describes Project Puffin, which began in 1973, when he and his team of "Puffineers" moved a
few puffin chicks from Newfoundland to Eastern Egg Rock. After a number of years, the puffins
raised in their new home began returning there to raise their young, effectively establishing the
colony destroyed so many years before. Excellent full-color photographs on every page record
the stages in the project, the sights on the island, and the lives of the birds. A good introduction
to wildlife management and an informative look at puffins, this book would be even more
useful for classroom units in conjunction with Giving Back the Earth by Pete Salmansohn.
Volunteer-Led Activities
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17. The Great Migration Challenge
Key Terms:
-Migration, pesticides, West Nile Virus, Wildlife refuge, wildlife rehabilitator
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will define migration and summarize factors affecting
migration for many bird species.
References:
Ride the Wind: Airborne Journey’s of Animals and Plants
Seymour, Simon 1997
ISBN-10: 0152928871 Non-Fiction
In a spacious picture book. Simon offers a look at the migratory and mating habits of several
birds, including the Arctic tern, the albatross, and the snow goose. He also takes a look at
locusts and the North American monarch butterfly, and briefly discusses the air-traveling seeds
of three common plants. Flowing watercolors, range from lovely wildlife scenes to a map
depicting the four major flyways in North America, complement the text nicely. The concluding
section on migration. A helpful teaching aid.
On the Wing: American Birds in Migration
Lerner, Carol 2001
ISBN-10: 0688166490
An in-depth look at the process, the types of patterns, and the research that has helped us to
understand how and why birds migrate. Lerner concerns herself with the birds of the Americas
and uses specific examples to explain partial migration, migration within continents, east-west
migration, and other patterns of seasonal movement. The birds mentioned are illustrated in
crisp, realistic paintings, and a map shows their summer, winter, and year-round ranges. Other
pictures and diagrams clarify flight and gliding patterns as well as experiments performed by
ornithologists. Children who read the book straight through will come away with a
comprehensive view of bird migration, but there is an index for those interested in particular
species.
Flight of the Golden Plover: The Amazing Migration between Hawaii to Alaska
Miller, Debbie S 1996
ISBN-10: 0882404741
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The fascinating story of the Pacific golden plover, a tiny shorebird that makes a yearly
transoceanic migration.
18. Fill the Bill
Key Terms:
-Beaks, bird feeding adaptations
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will discover that bird beaks are adapted for specific types of
food; describe how adaptations work; and give two examples.
References:
Unbeatable Beaks
Swinburne, Stephen 1999
ISBN-10 0805048022 Non-Fiction
Lyrical, chant-along text and paper collage illustrations introduce young children to a variety of
birds and their distinctive beaks.
Birds Use Their Beaks (How and Why)
Pascoe, Elaine 2001
ISBN-10: 0836830083 Non-Fiction
Explains how different kinds of birds use their beaks for such things as
eating, preening, and courtship displays.
Polly Pelican and Her Big Beak
Fleming, Paul 1998
ISBN: 1575841738 Fiction
Young readers will get a kick out of snapping open the mouth or claw of the plastic animal
attached to each book, then letting it close with a Snap!
19. Bird Bingo
Key Terms:
-Aves, endothermic, preen, flight feathers, molting protective coloration, vertebrates
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will list at least four of the common characteristics that make
birds belong to the class of vertebrates called Aves.
References:
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Everything Bird (What Kids want to know about Birds)
Winner, Cherie 2007
ISBN: 155971963X Non-Fiction
Everything Bird is the newest addition to our popular Kids' FAQs series. The question and
answer format packed with photos and kid-appealing layout has made this series stand out
from the pack. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, life cycle and history,
these books delve into the more unusual questions like why are vultures so ugly. Perfect for the
budding birdwatcher or simply curious kids, this book includes 29 questions from kids with
answers including information on more than 60 different types of birds. Includes information
on how to get more birds to your yard, but also cautions against interfering with birds in the
wild.
Simon and Schuster Children’s Guide to Birds
Johnson, Jill 1996
ISBN-10: 0689801998
This well-organized encyclopedia is just what the young researcher or browser needs to be
introduced to the many kinds of birds populating the planet. Arranged by groups, such as
seabirds, songbirds, and ground birds, the various sections describe some of the birds in a
category and then focus on one bird from that group. The chapter on songbirds, for example,
zeros in on crows, probably the most intelligent of all birds. For the most part, these are
thumbnail sketches that include scientific name, size, habitat, and brief description.
BIRD (DK Eyewitness Books)
Burnie, David 2008
ISBN-10: 0756637686
The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth,
comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
DK's classic look at the world of birds, now reissued with a CD and wall chart.
20. Jeop-Birdy
Key Terms:
-Extinction, habitat, migration
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will state interesting facts and basic concepts about birds,
and define associated key terms.
References:
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Grandmother’s Pigeon
Erdrich, Louise 1996
ISBN-10: 0786801654
The mystical and the natural blend superbly in this first children's book by the accomplished
literary novelist Louise Erdrich. The eccentric, well-traveled grandmother of two young kids
decamps in mid-vacation, riding a porpoise to Greenland and leaving behind a trove of strange
treasures and artifacts including a collection of bird's nests and three old eggs which hatch,
marvelously, into passenger pigeons. Erdrich wields her Native American ancestry and her
worldliness--Grandmother owns an original Klee--to give young readers a sense of the world's
wonders and the wisdom of the elders, the old wisdom of the natural cycles that we are losing.
A letter from Grandmother, promising to return, winds up this fetching tale.
The Burgess Book for Children (Newly Illustrated)
Burgess, Thornton 2009
ISBN-10: 1449561594 Non-Fiction
The Burgess Bird Book for Children," (**Black and White Edition**) by renowned naturalist and
author of children's books on wildlife Thornton W. Burgess, successfully blends information and
entertainment. "Peter Rabbit," the main character in "The Burgess Bird Book for Children," goes
around to the various habitats discovering different birds. Peter Rabbit wants especially to
know where the nest is, and how many young they have. "Jenny Wren," a gossipy Miss Know-itAll, is also a main character. Thornton Burgess characterizes Jenny Wren as a bit "snooty," a fact
that will help children remember that good identifier to wrens is their upturned tails. Learn all
about birds' physical appearance, eating patterns, nesting habits, migration patterns, songs and
call in this colorful and fascinating book. The intermingling of story and fact, as presented in this
classic, is enough to keep children interested while helping them learn much about the birds. In
addition to the tales of Peter Rabbit and Jenny Wren, "The Burgess Bird Book for Children"
includes fascinating stories about Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the
Screech Owl, Creeker the Purple Grackle, Downy the Woodpecker.
Birds (Facts at your Fingertips)
Chandler, David 2007
ISBN-10: 1933834005 Non-Fiction
From the world's great collections of ornithological art, this giant book showcases 150 exquisite
and vibrant images of nature's most beautiful birds. From intricately detailed drawings of wellknown birds, to vivid representations of exotic species, these paintings, sketches and plates are
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accompanied by extensive captions that interweave an appreciation of the illustration and
artist with fascinating details about the species and its habitat.
21. Bird Olympics
Key Terms:
-Neotropical migratory birds
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will describe the physical attributes of birds that help them
fly, find food, and migrate long distances.
References:
Flight of the Golden Plover: The Amazing Migration between Hawaii to Alaska
Miller, Debbie S 1996
ISBN-10: 0882404741 Non-Fiction
The fascinating story of the Pacific golden plover, a tiny shorebird that makes a yearly
transoceanic migration.
Ookpik: The Travels of a Snowy Owl
Hiscock, Bruce 2008
ISNB -10 1590784618 Fiction
Fed by his parents. Ookpik grows quickly in the short Arctic summer. By autumn he has
learned to hunt on his own and he flies south across Canada to the U.S. for winter.
Mallard Duck at Meadow View Pond
Pfeffer, Wendy 2001
ISBN: 1568999577 Fiction
It is spring at Meadow View Pond and mallard hen patiently sits on her nest of creamy tan eggs.
The young ducklings use their egg tooth like a hammer to tap their way out of the shells. They
have much to learn as they grow up on the pond, including how to avoid the dangers that lurk
there. Their mother uses quick thinking to save them from a snapping turtle and a diving hawk.
By September they have grown into their adult plumage and soon, they will migrate south to
find mates of their own. Glorious full-color paintings accompany this simple tale of the life cycle
of mallard ducks. This is part of the "Smithsonian's Backyard" series that is designed to educate
children about the habits of wildlife commonly found in their own backyards. The last page
includes facts about the mallard duck, a glossary and points of interest. This would make a
wonderful classroom resource for a unit about ponds and pond life.
22. The Fine Art of Nesting
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Key Terms:
-Nest, brood
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will describe reasons why adult birds build nests, as well as
the methods and materials birds use to build bird nests; discover the complexity of birds’ nest –
building abilities.
References:
Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City
Schulman, Janet 2008
ISBN-10: 0375845585
The birdwatchers of Central Park were buzzing–a young red-tailed hawk had been spotted,
would he stay? The bird they dubbed Pale Male not only stayed, he became one of New York
City’s most famous residents. Pale Male and his mate built their nest near the top of one of
Fifth Avenue’s swankiest apartment buildings. Nine years and 23 chicks later, Pale Male’s fame
had grown so large that a CBS newsman named him Father of the Year! But Pale Male was less
beloved by the residents of the building, and in 2004 the owners suddenly removed the nest–
setting off an international outcry on behalf of the birds.
The Tale of Pale Male (A True Story)
Winter, Jeanette 2007
ISBN-10: 0152059725
You may not believe it. But two Red-tailed Hawks named Pale Male and Lola make their home
atop a tall building high above the traffic and crowds right in the middle of New York City.
Amazing? Yes. But true, though not everyone is happy about it. Come visit the hawks, and hear
their incredible story.
Birds Build Nest
Winer, Yvonne 2002
ISBN-13: 978-1570915000 Non-Fiction
An introduction to the materials that birds use and the places where they build their nest,
presented in a beautiful blend of science illustration, and poetry. Birds Build Nest explores
nests found all over the world.
23. Bird Action
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Key Terms:
-Habitat, pesticide, bioaccumulation, shade grown, resident and migratory bird, organic
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will describe at least three actions that they and others can
take to help birds.
References:
Birds
Zim, Herbert Spencer, Gabrielson, Ira Noel, Irving, James Gordon, Robins, Chandler, 2001
ISBN 1582381283, Non-Fiction
This guide will help you identify- quickly and easily –the birds you are likely to see and handy
tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs,
nests, and food. This is the perfect bird book for beginners at any age.
Kids’ Easy-to Create Wildlife Habitat: For small Spaces in City-Suburbs-Countryside.
Stetson, Emily and Stone, Cole 2004
ISBN 0824986652
Shows children how to observe and support wildlife around their homes, schools, and
communities. Children learn about the characteristics of different animals and qualities that
make their habitats suitable for them.
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
Earthworks Press 1999
ISBN: 0836223012
A practical and upbeat guide showing how individual actions can affect the planet.
24. Avian Art
Key Terms:
-Suet
Objective:
-Students and festival participants will develop an understanding of birds’ aesthetic and
cultural value to people.
References:
Colors: A First Art Book
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Micklethwait, Lucy 2005
ISBN-10: 1845073967
In this book, eighteen dynamic paintings from around the world feature simple, colorful, childfriendly forms — animals, fruits, vegetables, flowers, birds, trees, boats, sunsets, insects,
people, and more — to teach the concept of color. For example, to illustrate the color of blue,
children see Vincent van Gogh's Vincent's House at Arles that shows a house with a blue sky
backdrop as well as Ando Hiroshige's The Sea at Satta in Suruga Province that features a light
blue sea.
Birdscapes: (A Pop up Celebration of Bird Songs in Stereo Sound)
Chu, Miyoko 2008
ISBN-10: 0811864286 Non-Fiction
Get ready for the most groundbreaking entry to date in the bestselling Birdsongs series (more
than 400,000 copies sold!). Birdscapes delivers an immersive birding experience never before
seen--or heard--in any book. For the eyes: seven elaborately engineered full-color pop-ups
portraying dozens of bird species in diverse North American habitats from the Alaskan Tundra
to a Southeast swamp. For the ears: extended recordings of the birds' calls and songs in stereo
from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
For the serious birder: scientifically accurate illustrations of the birds and moving text about
their fragile ecosystems. This beautifully crafted volume is a visual and audio delight!
http://www.crayola.com/crafts/detail/cheep--chirp-bird-book-craft/
Birds are so fascinating! Have you noticed their different songs, colors, markings, feet, beaks,
tail feathers, and wing shapes? It’s fun to remember how many different birds you hear and
see during a day in the park or at the beach. Here’s one way to print your own bird-watcher.
The Little Big Book of Birds
Fried, Natasha T
ISBN-10: 1599620235 Non-Fiction
Bird lovers will flock to this whimsical and endearing celebration of the avian world. Packed
with all things feathered--but not flighty--The Little Big Book of Birds offers literature, poetry,
trivia, helpful tips, humor, recipes, profiles of respected birders, and advice for the seasoned
birder and the beginner alike. Grab your binoculars and hit the trail, or curl up in an armchair
and enjoy the adventures of your favorite birding authors.
The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon
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Davies, Jacqueline 2004
ISBN-13: 978-0618243433 Non-Fiction
The story opens with 18-year-old French naturalist John James Audubon roaming Pennsylvania
countryside in search of birds. In an effort to determine whether individual birds return to the
same nests in the spring, he uses silver thread to band some fledgling peewee flycatchers. He
observes them as they grow through the summer, leave for the winter, and return the following
year. An appended historical note explains that Audubon was the first person in North America
to band a bird and that Audubon became "the greatest painter of birds of all time," while a
source note details which parts of the story are based on speculation, and an illustrator's note
comments on research, inspiration, and technique.
STUDENT-LED ACTIVITIES
25. Food for the Brood
Key Terms:
-Brood, nestling
Objective:
-This relay gets participants up and running as they gain an appreciation for the parents’
seemingly impossible task of satisfying the appetites of their impatient nestlings.
References:
The Treetop Bird Family
Magden, Loretta 2007
ISBN-10: 0978877101 Fiction
Every day Moms everywhere ask themselves the same question: What am I going make for
dinner tonight? Every night, they dread hearing the same response: YUCK! I hate this! It s gross!
The Treetop Bird Family transplants this familiar scene into the home of a bluebird family. An
apron-clad mother bird, Mrs. Treetop consults The Joy of Worm Cookery in her quest to find
new ways to cook worms for her picky offspring. Thanks to Magden's imagination and her
mother s prized kugel recipe, Mrs. Treetop mixes worms with honey, berries and seeds and
whips up a sweet worm kugel that pleases her brood. Magden's wonderfully witty rhyming text
and Barringer s playful, appealing illustrations will make this book an instant favorite with the
youngest of readers.
The Best Nest
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Eastman, P. D. 1968
ISBN-10: 0394800516
Illus. in full color. Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar
spots.
Flap Your Wings
Eastman, P.D. 2000
ISBN-10: 0375802436 Fiction
When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to
raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise-"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and
an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless,
the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the
nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of
the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking
a pond.
26. Bird Hurdles
Key Terms:
-Habitat, wintering, breeding, stopovers, exotic species, navigate, invasive species
Objective:
-Festival participants make their way through an obstacle course to learn about some of the
dangers that wild birds face.
References:
When Agnes Caws!
Fleming, Candace 1999
ISBN-10: 0689814712 Fiction
Follow the adventures of Agnes and her mother, Professor Octavia Peregrine, as they race to
find the Pink-headed Duck, Blue footed Booby, and Peregrine Falcon
Saving the Peregrine Falcon
Arnold, Caroline 1985
ISBN-10: 0876145233 Non-Fiction
Describes the efforts of scientists who are trying to save the peregrine falcon from extinction by
taking the fragile eggs that would not survive in the wild, hatching them, raising the chicks, and
then releasing the birds back into the wild.
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The Peregrine Journey’s (A Story of Migration)
Dunphy, Madeleine 2008
ISBN-10: 0977753921 Non-fictions
The Peregrine’s Journey vividly describes one of the most remarkable feats in the animal
kingdom. Beginning in Alaska and ending two months later in Argentina, the peregrine falcon’s
annual migration is an 8,000-mile flight across the Americas. This beautifully illustrated book
allows young readers to follow one bird on its journey. Based on the actual migration of a real
bird that was tracked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the book is filled with amazing facts
about the bird’s diet, habits, and navigational abilities, as well as stunning views of the many
habitats the peregrine visits along the way.
27. Aiming to Save
Key Terms:
-Endangered, threatened, fragmentation
Objective:
-Participants learn to appreciate the many challenges that threatened and endangered species
face after putting this difficult course.
References:
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species
Wright, Alexandria and Peck, Marshall H.
ISBN- 0881064890 Non-Fiction
This intriguing book introduces children to the fascinating lives and challenges of endangered
species from the unique perspective of an 11-year-old author. The book helps readers learn
about endangered species as the first step toward saving them. Realistic color illustrations
enhance the engaging text.
Almost Gone (The World’s Rarest Animals)
Jenkins, Steve 2006
ISBN-10: 0060536004 Non-Fiction
This engaging title is informative as well as visually stunning. Jenkins captures the essence of his
subjects with appropriately colored, cut-paper collage illustrations on stark white backgrounds.
Each endangered animal is introduced in a single paragraph that typically contains a fact or two
about its range, behavior, diet, and those conditions that threaten its welfare. The actual
number remaining is poignantly noted. A middle section, Gone Forever, memorializes animals
no longer on Earth with an indication of when they were last seen. In a hopeful third section,
Jenkins discusses the Indian crocodile, whooping crane, and Alpine ibex, three animals that are
coming back, due to the efforts to protect their habitats.
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Can We Save Them? Endangered Species of North America
Dobson, David 1997
0881068225, Non-Fiction
The double-page-spread color illustrations--one for each endangered species discussed--make
this book a great read-aloud for the young animal lover. Independent readers will enjoy the
brief treatment of habitat, physical characteristics, and habits of 12 different North American
species facing extinction. Included are Florida panthers, Oahu tree snails, gray bats, American
peregrine falcons, wildflowers, and more. The text on each species includes threats to each
animal and practical suggestions for conservation. The repeated "Can we save them?" question
leaves the reader with a sense of urgency, yet hope for the disappearing life forms on our
continent.
28. Just Ducky
Key Terms:
-Waterfowl, corridor, flyaway
Objective:
-Participants play ring toss to learn the routes that waterfowl take between summer and winter
homes.
References:
Goose’s Story
Best, Cari 2009
ISBN-10: 0374400326 Fiction
A young girl is thrilled when geese land at the nearby pond in spring. After her dog barks and
the birds jump for the sky, the child realizes that one goose has been left behind. This goose has
a dangling foot (some kind of accident?), and the next day its foot is gone. Other birds ignore
Goose ("I never thought geese could be so mean"), and the child's parents warn her not to help
("A wild goose has to learn to live with her weakness. Or she won't live at all"). Goose does
learn to swim, but the child wonders how the bird will push off and fly when it's time to
migrate.
Bird, Fly High
Horacek, Petr 2005
ISBN-10: 0763628239 Fiction
Vibrant artwork and a quick, compelling story will entrance little readers of this die-cut novelty
book from an award-winning author and illustrator. With his trademark glowing hues, simple
shapes, and clever die-cut designs, the innovative Petr Horácek creates a new animal tale
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perfect for preschoolers. BIRD, FLY HIGH follows a brilliantly colored feathered friend as she
hops, flaps, pecks, tugs, and flies away, quick, quick, and quick.
Butternut Hollow Pond (Millbrook Picture Books)
Heinz, Brian 2005
ISBN-10: 0822559935 Fiction
It's daybreak at Butternut Hollow Pond. It looks peaceful, but there is much going on. Bluegills
dart out to feed on insects; a dragonfly snaps up mosquitoes, and then is snapped up himself by
a tree swallow. At midmorning, five mallard ducklings narrowly escape the powerful jaws of a
snapping turtle; a woodchuck also has luck on his side, when he scampers into his burrow just
ahead of a marsh hawk. Sunset finds a largemouth bass on the end of a hook as a young boy
reels him in from his canoe. Nighttime is the busiest of all; bats and nighthawks feast on bugs,
crayfish search for night crawlers, and raccoons look for crayfish. Two concepts are beautifully
demonstrated in this picture book for older readers: the hunter invariably becomes the hunted,
and all living things are players in a complex cycle of interdependence that is much more than a
simple food chain.
Waterfowl (From Swans to Screamers Animals in Order)
Miller, Sara S 2000
ISBN-10: 0531164039 Non-Fiction
Describes some members of the order of waterfowl which includes swans, geese, and ducks.
29. Bird Buffet
Key Terms:
-Bird Feeders
Objective:
-Participants make easy-to-assemble bird treats to take home.
References:
Birds at My Feeder
Kalman, Bobbie and Loates, Glen 1987
ISBN-10: 0865051879
The dynamic art depicts all aspects of bird life, from nesting to migration. Easy instructions
show how to build your own bird feeder.
Watch Me Make a Bird Feeder (Welcome Books)
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Otten, Jack 2002
ISBN-10: 0516234978
Kids love arts and crafts, and learning to follow instructions is a key part of all child
development. This series focuses on different fun activities kids can do - making a mask or a
bird feeder, painting a picture, and planting a garden. Colorful photographs throughout
illustrate the step-by-step processes.
Housing Our Feathered Friends
Spauding, Dean 1997
ISBN-10: 0822531763
This book describes nest building and young birds in their nests. Birdhouse projects are
included, with description of how and why birds build nest.
30. Eye See You
Key Terms:
-Stereoscopic vision, depth perception, field of view
Objective:
-Participants get a bird’s eye view of the world and understand the importance of stereovision
in hunting for prey.
References:
Perry’s Baltimore Adventure (A Bird’s Eye View of Charm City)
Dans, Peter and 2007
ISBN-10: 1933822082 Fiction
Scarlett and Beauregard, peregrine falcons living on the ledge of a Baltimore skyscraper, hatch
four chicks. One of the chicks --Perry-- is especially eager to grow up so he can fly from the nest
and explore the world around him. Beauregard promises to take Perry on a tour of the city
when he is old enough. That day finally comes, and the two birds fly off on their adventure.
Perry has a wonderful time seeing Baltimore's sights and learning about the famous and not-sofamous who lived in "Charm City."
Birds of Prey Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife
Hickman, Pamela 2006
ISBN-10: 1554071453 Non- Fiction
Birds of prey, otherwise known as raptors, have been respected and admired yet also feared
and loathed throughout their existence. They are meat-eating birds and extremely well-
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equipped for the hunt, with powerful eyesight, ultra-sensitive hearing, and sharp talons.
Despite these apparent advantages, many birds of prey species are seriously endangered or
threatened.
Animals in Flight
Jenkins, Steve and Page, Robin 2001
ISBN-10: 0618123512 Non-Fiction
Find out how and why birds and beast fly.
31. City Slickers
Key Terms:
-City Birds
Objective:
-Use a guessing game to introduce festival goers to some of their familiar bird neighbors.
References:
Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Create a Haven for Your Favorite Birds
Roth, Sally 2003
ISBN-10: 0875968929
Transform your backyard into bird land with this A-to-Z compendium of useful information and
tips. Best-selling author Sally Roth covers everything you need to know, from migration
patterns and feeding to territorial fights and water gardens. Kids and adults will find fascinating
lore throughout and be inspired to try one of the many projects right away. -Learn how to
identify more than 50 varieties of birds and understand their behavior and songs -Learn what to
do when you find a baby bird that's fallen from its nest -Tips and plans for building all sorts of
feeders, nesting boxes, and birdbaths. Create your own bird cafe! -Recipes for custom blends of
birdseed plus special treats like Chickadee Doughnut Delights and Christmas trees for birds Discover why birds love yards with moss -Find out what you need to plant a birdseed garden
and discover the 25 best plants for birds -Plans for bird-friendly water gardens, flower gardens,
and hummingbird gardens.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Williams, Mo 2003
ISBN-10: 078681988X Fiction
A delightful children’s tale about a wacky city bird and his attempts to convince the reader to
let him drive a bus while the driver is away. It’s a book you just can’t say no to, as long as you
keep saying no to the pigeon! Children will adore the pigeon’s zany antics, and parents will love
the role-reversal as their children say no to the pigeon’s litany of cajoling, begging, pleading,
and bargaining.
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Finches (Nature books)
Sharth, Sharon 1999
ISBN-10: 1567665942 Non-Fiction
This book is a simple introduction to the different kinds of finches, what they eat, where they
live, and how they behave.
32. Bird Team Sports Trivia
Key Terms:
-Bird names
Objective:
-Festival participants take on sports team trivia to test their knowledge of team mascots and
their real-life namesakes.
References:
Seymour's Soaring Red Sox: A Bird's Eye View of the 2004 World Series
Sheldon, Heather Barlow 2005
ISBN-10: 0976182017 Fiction
This is the story of a boy who is learning to play baseball. His seagull friend, Seymour, helps him
to see that it takes practice, persistence and teamwork to excel at any sport. Seymour helps the
boy improve his baseball skills by flying him to Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox
practice and play in the 2004 championship playoffs and the World Series. The story chronicles
the ups and downs of the Red Sox' series against the New York Yankees and highlights Johnny
Damon's persistent play through an untimely hitting slump. The boy, inspired by the 'never
give up' attitude of the Red Sox, practices and improves his play.
The Pittsburgh Penguins (Team Spirit)
Stewart, Mark 2009
ISBN-10: 1599533405 Fiction
This is an exciting, action-packed book that the Pittsburgh Penguins fans will love to read. This is
not a book that tells you how to play hockey, nor one that goes into the technical details of the
game. The only exception to that was an informative sidebar on "Uniform Basics." The book is
set up in short, easy to read sections about single topics of interest to fans. There are numerous
action photographs and some of collector’s cards and magazine covers. In the back of the book
is a map showing where "Team Facts" occurred, a brief discussion about the faceoff and plays, a
glossary, an index and additional recommended book and web site resources.
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For the Love of the Cardinals: An A-to-Z Primer for Cardinals Fans of All Ages (For the Love of
the ...)
Kline, Fredrick 2007
ISBN-10: 1600780199
The colorful characters that epitomize the storied history of baseball's most beloved franchise,
the St. Louis Cardinals, are captured in this brilliantly illustrated and thoughtfully written book.
From A to Z, For the Love of the Cardinals provides a who's who of Cardinals lore and a
whimsical walk through the alphabet for children and adults alike. Each player's illustration by
artist Mark Anderson is accompanied by lively text from Wall Street Journal columnist Frederick
C. Klein to create this unique tribute to the St. Louis Cardinals.
33. Turkey Talk
Key Terms:
-Turkey call
Objective:
-Participants learn how turkeys communicate with each other by making a simple turkey call
and practicing different turkey sounds.
References:
Little Tom Turkey
Bloxam, Frances
ISBN-10:0892726717 Non-Fiction
Rhyming verses follows a wild Turkey from hatching to becoming a big tom, learning how to
avoid predators and strut his stuff.
High Ridge Gobbler: A Story of the American Wild Turkey
Stemple, David
ISBN-10 1563979330 Non-Fiction
This book describes the life of a group of young turkeys from infancy to adulthood.
Sometimes It’s Turkey, Sometimes It’s Feathers
Balian, Lorna and Lecia
ISBN:-1932065415 Fiction
Mrs. Gumm finds a turkey egg and raises it, intending to eat him for Thanksgiving. But When its
time, she’d rather share her meal with the turkey than eat it.
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34. Avian Antics
Key Terms:
-Displays
Objective:
-Participants take part in this hilarious game of charade to discover the diversity and
importance of courtship rituals for birds who are seeking mates.
References:
Common Birds and Their Songs (CD and Audio)
Elliott, Lang 1998
ISBN-10: 0395912385 Non-Fiction
This book-audio package provides a unique introduction to fifty of the most familiar birds of
North America and the songs they sing. Each bird is described in vivid detail - its natural history,
habitat, voice, range, and field marks - and illustrated in stunning color photographs. Range
maps show where each species is found in different seasons. The audio CD features original
high-quality field recordings of each bird's songs and calls, which are track-coded for easy
access. Common Birds and Their Songs will be valuable to anyone interested in birds, from
beginner to expert. It's the perfect gift for any birder - or anyone with a bird feeder.
Birds: Wild Birds of North America Appearance, Habits, and Habitat
Robbins, Michael 1998
ISBN 0761113975 Non-Fiction
This books looks at the appearance, habits and habitats that they live on.
The Songs of Wild Birds
Elliott, Lang 2006
ISBN-10: 0618663983 Non-Fiction
The Songs of Wild Birds is a unique introduction to the voices of more than fifty native birds.
Along with beautiful songbirds, the book features owls, rails, bitterns, snipe, and a host of
lesser-known birds that make strange, curious, or bizarre sounds. The informative text and
outstanding photographs are accompanied by memory phrases and sonograms that provide
phonetic and visual representations of songs. In fifty essays, Lang Elliott shares his favorite
stories about these birds, with emphasis on the unusual aspects of their singing or calling
behavior. The accompanying sixty-five-minute audio compact disc presents samples of all the
songs and calls discussed.
The NO- NO Bird
Peters, Peter and Polly 2009
ISBN-10: 1845078101 Fiction
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No-No Bird's favorite word is NO! In fact, he likes saying it to everyone. NO he won't play with
Little Mouse; NO he won't climb trees with Squirrel. Then he meets Snake and learns that
Snake's favorite food is No-No Bird. Can No-No Bird escape from a sticky situation by changing
his favorite word to YES?
35. Bird Friend or Foe?
Key Terms:
-Protecting Birds
Objective:
-Participants discover how to take simple actions to protect birds against dangers found around
home-and beyond.
References:
Silent Spring
Carson, Rachel 2002
ISBN-10: 0618249060
Silent Spring, released in 1962, offered the first shattering look at widespread ecological
degradation and touched off an environmental awareness that still exists. Rachel Carson's book
focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers, and other common products as well as
the use of sprays in agriculture, a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source.
Carson argued that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the first
time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to
death. Presented with thorough documentation, the book opened more than a few eyes about
the dangers of the modern world and stands today as a landmark work.
First Aid for Birds: (An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet)
Mancini, Julie and Gallerstein Gary 1998
ISBN-10: 0876055315 Non-Fiction
A book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn stepby-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn
how to quickly save your bird's life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by
feeding your bird a balanced diet, regularly trimming his wings and nails and bird-proofing your
home.
First Aid for Wildlife: Basic Care for Birds and Mammals (Basic Manual Wildlife Rehabilitation)
Ruth, Irene 1997
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ISBN-10: 1884158145 Non-Fiction
Professional wildlife care and rehabilitation for a general audience. Safe, step-by-step text and
picture guidance for back-yard rehabilitators. Provides first aid and rescue techniques, along
with proper diet, housing and release techniques.
36. Habitat Match
Key Terms:
-Habitat, adaptation
Objective:
-Festival participants analyze clues to help them discover that certain species of birds are
adapted to living in certain habitats.
References:
There’s an Owl in the Shower
George, Jean Craighead 1995
ISBN-10: 0780768574 Fiction
Because his father has lost his job logging in the old-growth forests of northern California,
Borden vows to destroy any spotted owl he sees. When he discovers an owlet lying on the
ground, he decides to rescue it, assuming it is a barred owl and, therefore, not his sworn
enemy. The whole family takes a liking to Bardy, especially Dad, who plans to use him in court
to demonstrate what a kindhearted soul he is when he must fight charges of assaulting a
conservationist. As the owlet matures, it becomes clear that it is really a spotted owl, but by
this time, Dad and Borden have both come to realize how important the creature is to a healthy
ecosystem. Although the plot is predictable and George's environmental views are well known.
Mud City: A Flamingo Story
Guiberson, Brenda 2007
ISBN-10: 0805071776 Non-Fiction
Describing the life cycle of a flamingo, the story follows one bird over several years as it hatches
from the egg, learns to find food and fly, explores different water habitats, locates a mate, and
helps build a nest for its chick. The watercolor illustrations are well observed and closely allied
with the text. Those with many elements seem less than the sum of their parts, while the
simpler ones are often excellent.
On the Wing: American Birds in Migration
Lerner, Carol 2001
ISBN-10: 0688166490 Non-Fiction
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An in-depth look at the process, the types of patterns, and the research that has helped us to
understand how and why birds migrate. Lerner concerns herself with the birds of the Americas
and uses specific examples to explain partial migration, migration within continents, east-west
migration, and other patterns of seasonal movement. The birds mentioned are illustrated in
crisp, realistic paintings, and a map shows their summer, winter, and year-round ranges. Other
pictures and diagrams clarify flight and gliding patterns as well as experiments performed by
ornithologists.
37. Grizzly Gizzards
Key Terms:
-Gizzards
Objective:
-Participants model how a bird’s gizzard contributes to its digestion-by making a “gizzard” of
their own.
References:
Birds
Richardson, Adele 2004
ISBN: 0736826211 Non-Fiction
Discusses the characteristics, eating habits, and offspring of birds, one of the main groups in the
animal kingdom.
Birds
Zim, Herbert Spencer, Gabrielson, Ira Noel, Irving, James Gordon, Robins, Chandler, 2001
ISBN 1582381283, Non-Fiction
This guide will help you identify- quickly and easily –the birds you are likely to see and handy
tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs,
nests, and food. This is the perfect bird book for beginners at any age.
Birds at My Feeder
Kalman, Bobbie and Loates, Glen 1987
ISBN-10: 0865051879
The dynamic art depicts all aspects of bird life, from nesting to migration. Easy instructions
show how to build your own bird feeder.
38. Oily Problems
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Key Terms:
-Oil Spill, feathers
Objective:
-Students and Participants will learn why birds’ feathers must stay clean and well-conditioned
and discover how oil in water can hurt birds.
References:
Prince William (Let’s Read- and -Find Out Science 2)
Rand, Gloria 1994
ISBN-10: 080503384X Non-Fiction
The tragic effects of the Valdez oil spill on the creatures that inhabit Prince William Sound are
embodied in one girl's efforts to save a baby seal drenched in oil. Denny and her mother take
the pup, which she names Prince William, to the makeshift rescue center set up in the gym of a
nearby school. A corps of volunteers revives the animal, but the veterinarian informs Denny
that most are not so lucky: "I've seen it happen before--bears and their cubs, wolverines and
eagles. You name it; they're all being poisoned by the spill.
Oil Spill! (An Owlet Book)
Berger, Melvin 1994
ISBN-10: 0064451216 Non-Fiction
Did you know that an oil spill occurs somewhere in the world almost every day of the year?
Berger and Mirocha focus on one of the worst spills in history—the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil
tanker spill—to explain in simple terms and with bold, full color illustrations why oils spills
happen, how experts clean up after them, and what effect spilled oil has on ocean plants and
wildlife.
Oil Spills: Damage, Recovery, and Prevention (A Save-the-Earth Book)
Pringle, Laurence 1993
ISBN-10: 0688098606 Non-Fiction
From the Alaskan coast to the Persian Gulf and the North Sea--oil spills are making headlines,
and becoming a frequent fact of modern life. Noted science writer Laurence Pringle examines
this worldwide threat. He describes how large, and small, amounts of oil are spilled daily; its
effect on the environment; and what has to be done to prevent these disasters.
39. The Birding Beat
Key Terms:
-Silhouette, habitat, plumage, behaviors
Objective:
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-Participants test their skills at identifying birds as they take a stroll along birding lane.
References:
The Bird Watching Answer Book: Everything You Need to Enjoy Birds in Your Backyard and
Beyond
Erickson, Laura 2009
ISBN: 9781603424523
There are more than 76 million birdwatchers in America-- from casual backyard observers to
seasoned birders. At some point, every bird watcher has a question not answered in traditional
field guides. How many feathers does a bird have? Do birds sleep while in flight? When such
questions arise, birders turn to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the world's leading authority on
birds and an information clearinghouse for birdwatchers of all levels.
Make way for my Ducklings
McCloskey, Robert 1999
ISBN: 0140564349 Fiction
The busy Boston streets are too dangerous for eight little ducklings! But with a little help from a
friendly policeman Mrs. Mallard and her family arrive safely at their new home. The public
garden was no place for ducklings when they were first born, but now they are old enough to
brave the raucous crowds and swim with the giant swan boats.
King of the Birds
Ward, Helen 1997
ISBN: 1-55168-089-0
Adapted from a traditional tale, this beautifully illustrated story tells of a great competition to
find the bird that should be King. From the biggest to the smallest, the fasted to the most
abundant, you will find them all here, together with a key at the back of the book to help you
identify the hundreds of species included.
Farfallina and Marcel
Keller, Helen 2002
ISBN: 0066239338 Fiction
A caterpillar and a young goose become great friends, but as they grow up they undergo
changes which separate them for awhile.
40. Avian Acoustics Sound Off!
Key Terms:
-Syrinx, birdsongs
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Objective:
-Participants use balloons to understand how birds make their sounds then try to imitate
different bird songs.
References:
Birdsongs
Franco, Betsy 2007
ISBN-13: 978-0689877773
The illustrated count it down story describes a day filled with birdsong. At sunrise, a
woodpecker, "raps a tap dance with his beak, pecking 10 times as he looks for breakfast bugs.
Each successive spread features a different type of bird with a declining number of utterances.
The Songs of Wild Birds
Elliott, Lang 2006
ISBN-10: 0618663983 Non-Fiction
The Songs of Wild Birds is a unique introduction to the voices of more than fifty native birds.
Along with beautiful songbirds, the book features owls, rails, bitterns, snipe, and a host of
lesser-known birds that make strange, curious, or bizarre sounds. The informative text and
outstanding photographs are accompanied by memory phrases and sonograms that provide
phonetic and visual representations of songs. In fifty essays, Lang Elliott shares his favorite
stories about these birds, with emphasis on the unusual aspects of their singing or calling
behavior. The accompanying sixty-five-minute audio compact disc presents samples of all the
songs and calls discussed.
Common Birds and Their Songs (CD and Audio)
Elliott, Lang 1998
ISBN-10: 0395912385 Non-Fiction
This book-audio package provides a unique introduction to fifty of the most familiar birds of
North America and the songs they sing. Each bird is described in vivid detail - its natural history,
habitat, voice, range, and field marks - and illustrated in stunning color photographs. Range
maps show where each species is found in different seasons. The audio CD features original
high-quality field recordings of each bird's songs and calls, which are track-coded for easy
access. Common Birds and Their Songs will be valuable to anyone interested in birds, from
beginner to expert. It's the perfect gift for any birder - or anyone with a bird feeder.
41. Egg-stravaganza
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Key Terms:
-Egg tooth, DDT, Bioaccumulation
Objective:
-Participants discover the versatility and durability of eggs while using an egg-viewing box,
labeling egg parts, and finding out how much weight an egg can take.
References:
The Odd Egg
Gravett, Emily 2009
ISBN: 1416968725 Fiction
Each of the birds has an egg...except for Duck. So when Duck finds a beautiful egg of his own
he's delighted — even though the other birds make fun of it. But everyone's in for a BIG
surprise when his egg finally hatches!
Bird Eggs
Frost, Helen 2006
ISBN 0736881948 Non-Fiction
A book about bird eggs and the different kinds.
Bird Families
Frost, Helen 2000
ISBN-13: 9780736881951
Describes where and how various species of birds nest, including sites in tree branches, in
hollow trees, near water, and on cliffs.
42. Celebrate Migration Day
Key Terms:
-International Migratory Bird Day
Objective:
-Get Creative-by making your own activity that focuses on this year’s International Migratory
Bird Day Theme.
References:
A Penguin’s Story
Portiss, Antoinette 2008
ISBN: 0061456888 Fiction
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Edna the penguin only knows the three colors that surround her: white ice, black night, and
blue sea. She is convinced there is something more out there. So she sets out on a quest—a
quest for color. When she finally finds what she's been looking for, it's everything she hoped for
and more. But that doesn't mean she will ever stop looking.
101 ways to Help Birds
Erickson, Laura 2006
ISBN-10 0811733025
This engaging book presents 101 things individuals can do to help both individual birds and bird
populations as a whole. It also explains exactly how these actions make a difference-what
wrongs they help correct and what improvements they can bring about. Bird friendly and
environment friendly practices are described in detail things anyone can do around the home,
garden, work, at the store, in their community, outdoors and on the road. Anyone who
appreciates wild birds knows that the animals need our help. This timely guide shows bird
lovers what they can do.
Winged Wonders: A Celebration of Birds in Human History
Watkins, Peter and Stockland, Jonathan 2010
ISBN-10 1933346299
This lovely book is a celebration of some of the birds that animate our everyday lives and have
long fired human creativity. People have long admired birds, which seem to inhabit two
realms--the earth on which we love, and the skies above. The authors, avid birdwatchers, have
collected a prodigious number of quotations about 16 birds.
43. Newton, Bernoulli and Birds
Key Terms:
-Bernoulli’s Principle, lift
Objective:
-Participants learn how the shape of a bird’s wing enables it to fly-by making models and
observing the effects of air pressure.
References:
Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines
Arnold, Carol 2003
ISBN-10: 1570915164
Hovering, gliding, and diving - how do birds do it? Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines
looks at how feathers, body structure, and wings vary from bird to bird. Readers will learn the
mechanics of bird flight from takeoff to landing and discover how wing types meet the survival
needs of each species.
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Funny Faces, Wacky Wings, and Other Silly Bird Things
Copeland, Cynthia 2002
ISBN-13: 9780761328636
Illustrations and easy text point out strange physical characteristics or behaviors of certain large
birds, such as ostriches, bustards, grebes, and penguins.
On Wings of Song: Poems About Birds
McClatchy, J.D. 2000
ISBN: 0375407499
From backyard to barnyard, from hawks to hummingbirds, from pelicans to peacocks, from
Coleridge's albatross to Keats's nightingale to Poe's raven-all manner of feathered beings, the
inspiration for poetic flights of fancy through the ages, are gathered together in this delightful
volume.
44. Students in Service: Count Your Birds
Key Terms:
-Field Marks, silhouette, stationary count, habitat, ornithology, citizen science, population
Objective:
-Students participate in ornithological research by identifying and counting birds in their
schoolyard or neighborhood.
References:
The Empty Lot
Dale, Fife 1996
ISBN-10: 0606088873
Before selling Harry inspects an empty partially wooded lot and finds it occupied by birds,
insects and other animals. The Story raises awareness of conservation issues.
A Kids Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose and Turn
Creative Thinking into Positive Action.
Lewis, Barbara A.
ISBN: 1575420384
Resource Guide for children learning political action skills that can help them make a difference
in solving problems at the community, state, and national level.
Kid Heroes of the Environment
Dee, Catherine 1999
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ISBN 1879682125
Twenty-nine profiles of individuals and organizations who worked at home, at school locally
and nationally to help the environment through nationally to help the environment through kid
power.
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References
American Forest Foundation. (2010) Washington: Project Learning Tree Pre K- 8, Environmental
Education Activity Guide
(amazon books, 2010)
Council for Environmental Education. (2009/2010) Houston: CEE.
(creative commons, 2010) Pictures
(Thundafunda, 2010) Pictures
(National Zoo , 2010)
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