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The Kids' Guide to Birds of Michigan

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Focusing on birds of Michigan, this children’s field guide features full-color photographs and information about 86 bird species, organized by color to help kids quickly and easily identify birds t...
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  • 24 April 2018
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With fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Great Lake State!

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Michigan Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!

The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Michigan features:

  • 86 of the most common and important birds to know
  • Species organized by color for ease of use
  • Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
  • Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap!

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Price: $14.95
Pages: 240
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Imprint: Adventure Publications
Series: Birding Children’s Books
Publication Date: 24 April 2018
Trim Size: 7.00 X 5.00 in
ISBN: 9781591937845
Format: Paperback
BISACs: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Birds, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / General, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Wildlife: birds & birdwatching: general interest
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Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Introduction

  • Cool Birds in Michigan
  • Body Basics of a Bird
  • Amazing Nests
  • Who Built That Nest?
  • Attracting Birds with Feeders
  • How to Use This Guide
  • Sample Pages

The Birds

  • Black
  • Black & White
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Gray
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow

Bird Food Fun for the Family

  • Starter Snacks & Fruit Treats
  • Easy Bird Food Recipes
    • Sweet Homemade Nectar
    • Birds-Go-Wild Spread
    • Love-It-Nutty Butter
  • Make Your Own Suet
    • Easy-Peasy Suet
    • Simply Super Suet
  • Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects
    • Birdseed Ornaments
    • Pinecone Birdseed Feeders

More Activities for the Bird-Minded

  • Help Birds Build Their Nests
  • Make a Bird Watch List
  • Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts
  • Build Your Very Own Birdhouse
  • Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
  • Take a Birding Trip
  • Practice Good Birding

Citizen Science Projects

Learning About Birding on the Internet

Glossary

Checklist/Index by Species

About the Author