"Smithsonian Kids Birds: Feathers, Eggs, and Beaks" invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of birds. This engaging picture book showcases the diverse features of birds, such as their vibrant feathers, unique beak shapes, and the incredible variety of eggs they lay. Through vivid illustrations and captivating facts, children can learn about different species, their habitats, and behaviors. The book aims to inspire curiosity and foster a love for nature, encouraging kids to observe and appreciate the avian wonders around them. It's an educational journey that celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds in an accessible and fun way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-1st grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 2-6 years.

There are 12 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Cottage Door Press .

Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp earned a B. A. from the University of Pittsburgh and an M. A. and Ph. D. in history from Cornell University. During her graduate work, she was a Mellon fellow in the humanities and spent a year in residence at the NASA Headquarters History Office in Washington, D. C. as the American Historical Association / NASA Aerospace History Fellow. Weitekamp curates the Air and Space Museum's social and cultural dimensions of spaceflight collection. Diane Kidd is the award winning illustrator of numerous children's books. She has a degree in art education from the Pratt Institute and a master's degree in early childhood education from Bank Street College. Courtney Acampora holds a B. A. in art history from San Diego State University and a M. A. from the University of Arizona. Currently working in publishing, Courtney's lifelong love for both art and books fused together and gave her the opportunity to write and create engaging books for kids. Courtney lives in San Diego, California. Beatrice Tinarelli was born and raised in Bologna, Italy in 1978. She worked as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer and has been drawing and painting ever since she can remember. After her graduation in Arts in 1997, she studied painting, anatomical/medical illustration, and animation. Later on, after years of mostly focusing on advertising and graphic design, Beatrice was ready to go back to her roots and become a professional illustrator. Now she is, and she works for clients all over the world. Beatrice is also a long time DJ and has lived her whole life in music. Beatrice is represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency