Wings and Tales: Learning About Birds Through Folklore, Facts, and Fun Activities
No. of pages 170
Published: 2011
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Parents and teachers can use this book to engage children with the world outside by opening their eyes to fascinating common bird species.
* Provides 20 bird tales from around the world retold in simple language, perfect for story time or independent reading
* Contains over 60 images, including 20 original woodcut-style story illustrations
* Includes a "Feathered Fact File" for each bird species covered, containing numerous fun facts designed to pique children's interest in birds
* Each chapter provides a discussion or writing prompt, a story-sharing strategy for parents and teachers, and a backyard birding tip
* A bibliography lists works cited and consulted as well as additional resource recommendations for parents and teachers
* A handy table shows the skills and standards reinforced by each chapter's extension activity at a glance
This book was recognised by the Storytelling World Award.
This book is aimed at children in primary school.
There are 170 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by ABC-CLIO .
Jennifer L. Kroll , MAT, PhD, is former senior editor of Weekly Reader's Read magazine.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Storytelling World Award
This book was recognised by the Storytelling World Award.