Wings and Tales: Learning About Birds Through Folklore, Facts, and Fun Activities

Wings and Tales: Learning About Birds Through Folklore, Facts, and Fun Activities
ISBN-10
1598845985
ISBN-13
9781598845983
Category
Education
Pages
170
Language
English
Published
2011-02-03
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Jennifer L. Kroll

Description

Parents and teachers can use this book to engage children with the world outside by opening their eyes to fascinating common bird species. • Provides 20 bird tales from around the world retold in simple language, perfect for story time or independent reading • Contains over 60 images, including 20 original woodcut-style story illustrations • Includes a "Feathered Fact File" for each bird species covered, containing numerous fun facts designed to pique children's interest in birds • Each chapter provides a discussion or writing prompt, a story-sharing strategy for parents and teachers, and a backyard birding tip • A bibliography lists works cited and consulted as well as additional resource recommendations for parents and teachers • A handy table shows the skills and standards reinforced by each chapter's extension activity at a glance

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