Whose Feather Is That? - (Wildlife Picture Books) by Stan Tekiela (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Discover a fun new way to learn about birds with this interactive picture book that helps children identify birds by their feathers.Birds are wonders of nature--captivating to see and observe.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.2" x 10.1" Hardcover
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
- Series Name: Wildlife Picture Books
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About the Book
"Discover a fun new way to learn about birds with this interactive picture book that helps children identify birds by their feathers. Birds are wonders of nature-captivating to see and observe. Feathers are perhaps their most interesting aspect. The delicate down feathers keep them warm, and the sturdy flight feathers allow them to soar. Yet each species' feathers are visually unique, and that's where the fun truly begins! Whose Feather Is That? turns the beautiful bird coverings into a guessing game"-- Provided by publisherBook Synopsis
Discover a fun new way to learn about birds with this interactive picture book that helps children identify birds by their feathers.
Birds are wonders of nature--captivating to see and observe. Feathers are perhaps their most interesting aspect. The delicate down feathers keep them warm, and the sturdy flight feathers allow them to soar. Yet each species' feathers are visually unique, and that's where the fun truly begins! Whose Feather Is That? turns the beautiful bird coverings into a guessing game.
Written by award-winning author, nature photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela, this interactive children's book presents a photograph of a feather, along with a clever clue about the bird to which it belongs. Readers get to examine the evidence and then formulate a guess as to "Whose feather is that?" Then turn the page to discover the answer.
Can you identify each bird based on its feather? Find out here! Along the way, you'll learn fascinating facts about such amazing avians as the Great Horned Owl, Northern Cardinal, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Wild Turkey. Whose Feather Is That? features Stan's stunning wildlife photography and expert information that children, adults, and educators will appreciate. The book is an entertaining introduction to a variety of bird species found in North America. With every reading, kids will become more familiar with wildlife and the natural world.
About the Author
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children's books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.