We have begun our study of birds and are using a variety of resources: videos, websites and books. Our current read-aloud book is For the Birds by Margaret Atwood. Although Atwood is best known for her adult fiction and poetry, she has written several books for children. She blends fiction with factual information in this tale of a young girl who is turned into a Scarlet Tanager and experiences life from a bird’s point of view. From this new perspective, she learns about the lives of birds and the effects of development and pollution on wildlife.
The Cornell University website has lots of information about birds. You can learn about a specific species: where it lives, what it eats, and even listen to the sound it makes. You can also use the site to help identify birds seen in your neighborhood.
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