{"product_id":"john-audubon-and-the-world-of-birds-for-kids-his-life-and-works-with-21-activities-9781641606189","title":"John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids: His","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn James Audubon’s passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest and developed his talent for creating dramatic bird portraits and skills for observing them in the wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using his abilities as an acute observer, skilled writer, and exceptional artist, Audubon wrote and illustrated a book, \u003ci\u003eBirds of America\u003c\/i\u003e. Cataloging all these creatures took enormous time and effort—but even more difficult was finding a way to publish it. To make his book a reality he had to persuade wealthy investors to support his dream. The stories of his adventures pursuing the unique birds of the America captured the imagination of audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Audubon became a larger-than-life figure and dubbed himself “the American Woodsman.” Years after his death his artwork is still considered a major accomplishment that inspired a greater interest in American birdlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e includes 21 hands-on activities and valuable resources for budding ornithologists hiking in his footsteps. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime Line\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. A Revolutionary Childhood\u003cbr\u003e Listen to Birds\u003cbr\u003e Bird Watching Journal\u003cbr\u003e Draw a Bird\u003cbr\u003e 2. New World, New Life\u003cbr\u003e Hunting with Your Eyes\u003cbr\u003e Observe Bird Banding\u003cbr\u003e 3. Abundance\u003cbr\u003e Bird Zippers\u003cbr\u003e Building a Bird Nest\u003cbr\u003e Eggamination\u003cbr\u003e Bird Beaks\u003cbr\u003e 4. Losses and Successes\u003cbr\u003e Keep Track of Neighborhood Birds Through the Year\u003cbr\u003e Mama and Papa Pairs\u003cbr\u003e False Alert\u003cbr\u003e 5. Taking a Leap\u003cbr\u003e Field Trip to a Different Ecosystem\u003cbr\u003e Composition Center of Gravity\u003cbr\u003e The Real Poop\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Busy Backwoods Artist\u003cbr\u003e How to Identify a Bird\u003cbr\u003e Using a Bird Field Guide\u003cbr\u003e 7. New Work, New Honors, and Problems\u003cbr\u003e Visit eBird\u003cbr\u003e Song Describer\u003cbr\u003e 8. Back to Bachman, and England\u003cbr\u003e Jay Identification\u003cbr\u003e 9. The End in Sight\u003cbr\u003e Join a Bird Walk\u003cbr\u003e Afterword\u003cbr\u003e Resources and Websites\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chicago Review Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51535333982551,"sku":"9781641606189","price":16.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781641606189.jpg?v=1755860782","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/john-audubon-and-the-world-of-birds-for-kids-his-life-and-works-with-21-activities-9781641606189","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}