Backyard Birds (Field Guides for Young Naturalists)

by Houghton-Mifflin

Product Features

• Guide for young naturalists backyard birds
• Features the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson
• The most effective method for bird identification and uses a straightforward design
• Pinpoints key field marks for quick recognition and easy comparison of species
• By Lang Elliott and Marie Read

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: 0395922763
• Item model number: 0-395-92276-3
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,661 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
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Product Description

Field guides for young naturalists backyard birds series is designed with the beginner in mind. Features the original art of celebrated naturalist roger tory Peterson; incorporates the Peterson identification system, the most effective method for bird identification; and uses a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Paperback; 48 pages trim. Age range: 8-12 years, grade range grades 4-6. Measures 5-inch width by 8.5-inch length.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fold-out laminated field guide with excellent drawings!, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Backyard Birds (Peterson Flashguides (TM)) (Paperback)

This really useful field guide has great drawings of over 100 species found in neighborhoods in US and Canada. Has a simple system to instantly tell you the region and feeding preferences of birds, in other words, where you are most likely to find them. The drawings are beautiful, colorful and accurate, clearly showing the difference between male and female, and defining markings. I've enjoyed mine thoroughly!

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alot of fun!, January 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Backyard Birds (Field Guides for Young Naturalists) (Lawn & Patio)

My girls and I love this book! What a pleasure to be able to look out our window and now be able to identify the types of birds that live among us. We even now can recognize a bird by sound.

This book includes wonderful pictures with easy to read descriptions of the birds and their habits.

What a great way to spend time with each other having fun exploring and learning.

A book that can be enjoyed at any age.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Better Format ?, January 18, 2009

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This review is from: Backyard Birds (Field Guides for Young Naturalists) (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased this book for a seven year old and think I expected a format more similar to the standard Peterson guide, but obviously with fewer birds. I also felt that more birds could have been included --if a child can read, he can also take in a good bit of information, more than was included here. A pleasant booklet, though, but perhaps most suited to the child who has never really seen or thought about birds previously.