About This Book
When your child’s simple backyard birdwatching turns into a flood of questions about how and why birds do what they do, this book provides the answers. "How Birds Live" is a classic, illustrated guide to the world of birds, covering everything from flight and nests to migration and raising young. It nurtures a child's natural curiosity and sense of wonder about the world around them. Perfect for ages 7 to 10, this book moves beyond simple identification, giving young naturalists the vocabulary and concepts to truly understand the feathered friends they see every day.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book depicts the natural life cycle, which includes predation. For instance, it may show birds of prey with their catch or discuss brood parasites like the cuckoo. The approach is scientific and matter-of-fact, not sensationalized or emotionally charged. These realities of nature are presented as survival strategies in a secular, biological context. It is not graphic, but it is direct about the food chain and survival.
Ideal Reader
A 7 to 10-year-old who is a budding naturalist. This child loves collecting facts, carefully observing their surroundings, and asking detailed "how" and "why" questions. They are ready to move beyond simple animal identification to understanding the behaviors and biology behind what they see at the park or bird feeder.
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