C is for Cardinal

by Stan Tekiela (Photographer)

Overview

An Alphabet of Birds!

The best way to instill a love of nature is to introduce it at an early age. Help your children discover the beautiful and fascinating birds of North America while learning the alphabet. C is for Cardinal, by award-winning nature photographer Stan Tekiela, uses pictures of birds, along with interesting facts, to teach the ABCs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591935339
Publisher:	Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/01/2016
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 Months to 5 Years

About the Author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series that includes Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the Universityof Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Read an Excerpt

T is for Trumpeter Swan

Trumpeter Swans are very big birds. They have more feathers than any other bird in the country.

A Trumpeter Swan's call sounds like a trumpet.

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Below are some notes on the colorful and interesting selection of birds presented in this book.

American Robin The American Robin is the state bird of three states. It is one of the most common birds in the U.S. and Canada.

Eastern Bluebird The Eastern Bluebird, the Western Bluebird, and the Mountain Bluebird are in the U.S. and Canada. The Eastern and Western Bluebirds are blue with red chests. The Mountain Bluebird is all blue.