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Author:

Yolen, Jane, author.

Title:

Fly with me : a celebration of birds through pictures, poems, and stories / Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Adam Stemple, and Jason Stemple.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

192 pages : color illustrations, color maps, music ; 26 x 26 cm

Subject:

Birds--Juvenile literature.
Birds--Folklore.
Birds--Juvenile poetry.
Birds--Songs and music.
Illustrated children's books.

Other Authors:

Stemple, Heidi E. Y., author.
Stemple, Adam, author.
Stemple, Jason, author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-185) and index.

Contents:

What is a bird? -- The ancient history of birds -- Birds in history -- State birds -- Listening to birds -- Looking at birds -- Birds on the move -- Saving our birds -- Bird records -- Birds in the arts -- Birds in story -- Citizen science -- Birds in your backyard.

Summary:

"This thoughtful and beautifully curated collection of our flying, feathery friends highlights the role birds play in human life from centuries ago to present day. While it's beautiful, it's also full of valuable real science about these wondrous creatures. From history and behavior to spotting and photographing, there's sure to be something for every bird fan in your flock. Young birders will learn all about migration and the importance of habitat conservation. They'll find stories about bird rescues and fun facts about the fastest, strongest, and tiniest fliers. They'll also discover the best bird nests, sweet songs to sing, ways to listen for and identify the birds around them, and more. Paired with stunning art and photography and beautiful design, this treasury is sure to become a classic for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Fly with Me was created to help celebrate Year of the Bird, National Geographic's 2018 initiative to bring awareness to the plight of birds around the world."-- provided by publisher.

Series:

National Geographic kids

ISBN:

1426331827
9781426331824
1426331819
9781426331817

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1020311204

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