Birds for Kids - (Junior Scientists) by Melissa Mayntz (Paperback)

About the Book

"From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to many beautifully feathered friends! This bird book for kids is packed with tons of cool facts, colorful photos, and fun activities that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. All about birds!-Learn what makes birds special, including their nests, their babies, how they travel, and what they eat. 35 unique species-Meet birds from around the globe, with vibrant photos and key stats about each one's habitat, lifespan, coloring, and more. Hands-on activities-Discover even more about birds with engaging activities like measuring your wingspan, building a nest, and going birding. Take an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies with Birds for Kids!"--

Book Synopsis

"With its eye-catching cover photo, uncluttered page design, and clearly presented information, this book provides an appealing introduction to birds." -- Booklist

Explore the wild and wonderful world of birds with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9

From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between--our planet is home to so many beautifully feathered friends! This big book of birds is packed with tons of cool facts and colorful photos that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. It's written especially for curious new readers, with engaging trivia and age-appropriate language that lets kids read and explore independently as they learn all about birds!

35 birds to meet-- Kids will discover a variety of bird species like flamingos, penguins, and barn swallows, and find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more.

Fun facts--Keep young readers fascinated with cool facts about how baby birds are born, if birds can get lost when they fly, and which water bird eats baby alligators!

Learning in action-- You'll even find some activities to try, like helping your child measure their own wingspan, build a nest, and spotting your backyard birds.

Get ready for an exciting journey through the lives of our beaked buddies in this ultimate bird book for kids.

Review Quotes

"Birds for Kids is a highly engaging and highly informative field guide for fledgling birders! This beautifully illustrated book is packed full of fascinating facts that will enhance every young reader's knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of birds, their basic biology, how they live - and even how to protect them. A must-have for young birders and nature lovers!" -- Dyan deNapoli (a.k.a. The Penguin Lady), penguin expert and award-winning author

"A great first book to introduce kids to the fascinating and wonderful world of birds that are around us everywhere." -- Richard Crossley / The Crossley ID Guides

"A wonderfully well-done, information-packed journey into all things bird that will take kids from fledgling to flying into junior ornithologist-level knowledge. A must-have for any bird-curious kid." -- Lillian Stokes, coauthor The Stokes Field Guide to Birds of North America and The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada.

"I am thrilled to endorse Melissa Mayntz's upcoming children's book, Birds for Kids. As an avid birder and advocate for living harmoniously with nature, Melissa brings her passion and expertise to engage young readers in the fascinating world of birds. This introductory book covers everything from bird anatomy to lifespans and behaviors, all presented in a manner perfectly suited for its intended audience.

One of the standout features of Birds for Kids is its appeal to children. The book is not only informative but also visually stunning, making it highly attractive to young readers. Melissa's inclusion of a wide variety of birds ensures that there is something for everyone to discover and appreciate.

Moreover, Melissa's broader perspective on living with nature shines through in this book. She shares invaluable insights on how to attract, observe, identify, house, and provide water for birds in your backyard. By discussing topics like migration and the importance of bird feeders, Melissa empowers readers to take meaningful actions to support avian populations year after year.

In Birds for Kids, Melissa Mayntz reminds us that birds are all around us, and with small yet impactful actions, we can make a difference in their lives. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to share their love of birds with family and friends and to inspire the next generation of bird enthusiasts." -- Michael Dunn, CEO Duncraft Wild Bird Superstore

"Melissa (Mayntz) approaches ornithology in age-appropriate prose that educates the reader to give them an overall appreciation of birds and birding. I believe anyone from ages eight to ninety-eight would benefit." -- Owen Deutsch - Bird Photographer and Author

"Melissa Mayntz is a gifted communicator about the natural world, and she proves it again with Birds For Kids. This is a fun, informative, engaging book that is sure to inspire young (and young-at-heart) readers." -- Kenn Kaufman, author of Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America

"Penned by internationally-known birding expert Melissa Mayntz, Birds for Kids enthusiastically invites your child into the wonder of the life-long adventure of birding! From amazing avian facts to easy-to-understand bird profiles to great hands-on activities, this beginner's bird guide will keep your Junior Scientist intrigued from dawn to dusk, learning about, and identifying feathered friends." -- Jan Dunlap, award-winning author of The Bob White Birder Murder Mysteries

"This is a fun book that will be cherished by kids with an interest in birds. Chock full of interesting information about our feathered friends, young people who enjoy animals, nature, and reading will like it too. Melissa Mayntz does a wonderful job transmitting her passion for birds and birding to the pages of Birds For Kids. I'm happy to recommend it for young readers!" -- Patrick O'Donnell, creator of Costa Rica Living and Birding

"With its eye-catching cover photo, uncluttered page design, and clearly presented information, this book provides an appealing introduction to birds." -- Booklist

About the Author

MELISSA MAYNTZ is an enthusiastic birder and award-winning author who has traveled to see birds all over the world. She lives in Florida, where she enjoys seeing painted buntings, northern mockingbirds, and many other birds at her bird feeders.