A Manual of Bird Study A Description of Twenty-Five Local Birds with Study Options

This practical guide offers teachers and students a hands‑on introduction to the birds of the New York City area, using the loan collections from the American Museum of Natural History. Each of the five sets—ranging from bluebirds to owls—includes clear illustrations, concise life‑history notes, and short poems that can be woven into language lessons. The book also supplies ready‑made study outlines, question‑and‑answer prompts, and project ideas that link bird observation to subjects such as civics, geography, and science.

Designed for easy classroom integration, the manual explains how schools can request the specimens with a simple numbered postcard, and it describes the museum’s free guide service and on‑site workshops. Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to the museum’s halls, where detailed habitat displays deepen the learning experience. With its blend of factual data, creative activities, and straightforward instructions, the guide makes bird study an engaging, interdisciplinary adventure for young learners.