The Burgess Bird Book For Children: A Charming Storybook Guide to Wild Birds for Young Readers (Dover Children's Classics) - Softcover
Synopsis
For generations of families and even birders, The Burgess Bird Book for Children has turned bird watching into a cozy, memorable adventure through nature-rich storytelling.
Renowned naturalist and author of children's books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds, among them saucy Jenny Wren, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, Creaker the Purple Grackle, Downy the Woodpecker, and other feathered friends. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
- A classic children’s bird book that introduces dozens of North American wild birds and blends charming, story-based analog learning with real wildlife facts, fostering an early love for bird watching and nature study.
- Features Peter Rabbit and Jenny Wren as guides from famous Thornton Burgess stories in the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Old Briar-patch, making this a fun nature book for kids and a read-aloud favorite.
- An engaging and interactive STEM education that encourages outdoor exploration and observational skills, turning your backyard, local park, or garden into a fun, hands-on classroom.
- Teaches bird appearances, diets, nests, habits, relationships to other birds and creatures, and perils posed by humans. An index is included.
- Great for homeschool curriculum, home libraries, classroom use, bedtime reading, screen-free family activities, and gifting.
- Written by conservationist Thornton Burgess, this beloved classic children’s nature book encourages curiosity and a deep respect for ecology, the environment, and wildlife preservation.
- Features the original artwork by Harrison Cady, providing a classic, heirloom feel that looks beautiful on a curated bookshelf.
Ditch the digital noise and reconnect your family with the natural world through The Burgess Bird Book for Children, the ultimate beginner’s bird guide for young readers that transforms every backyard stroll into a captivating educational adventure.
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About the Author
Author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess's tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.
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