Birds for Kids (Junior Scientists)

by Melissa Mayntz (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

"With its eye-catching cover photo, uncluttered page design, and clearly presented information, this book provides an appealing introduction to birds." -- Booklist

Explore the wild and wonderful world of birds with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9.

From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between--our planet is home to so many beautifully feathered friends! This big book of birds is packed with tons of cool facts and colorful photos that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. It's written especially for curious new readers, with engaging trivia and age-appropriate language that lets kids read and explore independently as they learn all about birds!

  • 35 birds to meet-- Kids will discover a variety of bird species like flamingos, penguins, and barn swallows, and find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more.
  • Fun facts--Keep young readers fascinated with cool facts about how baby birds are born, if birds can get lost when they fly, and which water bird eats baby alligators!
  • Learning in action-- You'll even find some activities to try, like helping your child measure their own wingspan, build a nest, and spotting your backyard birds.

Get ready for an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies in this ultimate bird book for kids.

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$8.99

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With its eye-catching cover photo, uncluttered page design, and clearly presented information, this book provides an appealing introduction to birds.

Review quotes

"A wonderfully well-done, information-packed journey into all things bird that will take kids from fledgling to flying into junior ornithologist-level knowledge. A must-have for any bird-curious kid." — Lillian Stokes, coauthor The Stokes Field Guide to Birds of North America and The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada.
Melissa Mayntz
MELISSA MAYNTZ is an enthusiastic birder and award-winning author who has traveled to see birds all over the world. She lives in Florida, where she enjoys seeing painted buntings, northern mockingbirds, and many other birds at her bird feeders.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9798886509632
Lexile Measure
960
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Callisto Kids
Publication date
March 12, 2024
Series
Junior Scientists
BISAC categories
JNF051150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
JNF003030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds
Library of Congress categories
Birds
Behavior
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Envi
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Birds

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