Backyard Bird Watching for Kids [Hardcover]

George H. Harrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997 | Age Range: 7 and up

A fascinating opportunity for children to learn how to attract birds to their own backyards. Backyard Bird Watching for Kids is filled with entertaining and fulfilling projects that allow children to interact with nature while learning about the needs and behaviors of wild birds. "Mr. Backyard Bird Watcher" himself, celebrated naturalist-author George H. Harrison provides informative text and appealing photos for children from 8 to 14 years. Young readers will learn how to lure a multitude of birds within easy viewing range by providing appealing backyard habitats including feeders, birdhouses and birdbaths. Backyard Bird Watching for Kids will kindle in children a healthy, enduring interest in birds and other wild animals.

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

This book on bird watching may be too limited for use beyond the suburbs. Harrison briefly covers 20 favorite backyard birds, directions for designing gardens to attract them, plans for building feeders and birdhouses, tips for photographing birds, and a log to list birds observed. Among the birds discussed- -``that you should be able to see in your backyard habitat sometime during the year''--are the Eastern bluebird, ring-necked pheasant, ruby-throated hummingbird, Baltimore oriole, and red-winged blackbird. Many of the birdhouse designs require mounting on tall poles, placing in large, open spaces, or positioning on water, conditions difficult in most backyards. The language is often simplistic--``the most exciting thing about birds is that they can fly''--while the advice can be banal, e.g., when photographing birds, ``any kind of camera is fine,'' so just ``hold the camera as still as possible . . . wait until the birds are in good position, and push the button without moving the camera.'' (index, not seen) (Nonfiction. 8-12) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

About the Author

George and Kit Harrison are award-winning nature writers, photographers, book authors, video hosts and associated producers for two PBS specials.

Product Details

• Age Range: 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572230894
• ISBN-13: 978-1572230897
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #661,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "I Learned alot about feeding birds." Kevin, 7 years old. January 22, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

This is a neat book. I learned alot about what to feed the birds. I liked the pictures.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A compact book chock-full of tips and unique information! August 29, 2000

By Jeannie McDermott, formerly head of children's services at the Olathe Public Library

Format:Hardcover

This is by far the best book for children and families on attracting birds to your yard. Chock-full of information that is presented in an appealing manner, this book covers a wide range of material to help children and families get started with backyard bird watching. Some of the more unique sections are a directory of plants providing food for birds, a table showing the types of seeds and food eaten by various bird species. There are lots of good color photos, and a variety of projects for children.