Backyard Birding for Kids

You’ve seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now you can become a young ornithologist and learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids’ introduction to birding.

This children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of such topics as bird anatomy, life cycles and habitat.

From there, readers are introduced to 60 different species of important birds to know. With chickadees, hummingbirds, owls, woodpeckers and more, the field guide section serves as an identification aid and offers information about when to look, where to look and what to look for.

A how-to section provides advice to help young bird-watchers get started ―with practical tips on attracting birds to their yards. There are also fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, a wonderful way to turn birding into a shared hobby. The activities range from simple, like leaving out nesting materials, to advanced, such as planting a bird- and pollinator-friendly garden.

Inside You’ll Find:

• How-to section, including details on getting started
• The basics of ornithology
• Identification guide to common and important birds to know
• Bird-related activities that the entire family can enjoy

With bird facts, an identification guide and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children’s introduction to bird-watching.

About the Author:

From her home base in North Florida, Erika Zambello has explored hundreds of ecological research sites, estuarine research reserves, national parks, state parks and national wildlife refuges across the Southeast and around the country. She is a National Geographic Young Explorer and serves on the board of the National Parks Traveler. Zambello holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment (where she specialized in Ecosystem Science and Conservation) and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of West Florida. As a writer, her work has been featured in National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Voices, Backpacker, Florida Sportsman and more.

$12.95 – ISBN 978-1-64755-223-7 – April 12, 2022 – 120 pages