
[Transcriber's notes]
BIRDS THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW BY NELTJE BLANCHAN
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I OUR ROBIN GOODFELLOW AND HIS RELATIONS:
THE AMERICAN ROBIN Called also: Red-breasted Thrush; Migratory Thrush; Robin Redbreast
THE BLUEBIRD
THE WOOD THRUSH Called also: Song Thrush; Wood Robin; Bell Bird
WILSON'S THRUSH
CHAPTER II SOME NEIGHBOURLY ACROBATS
An inviting handbook that encourages young listeners to step outside and discover the feathered residents of fields, woods, and backyards. Written in a warm, conversational tone, it explains how a child's ears and eyes can be trained to recognize the chirps, calls, and subtle markings of common birds. Each chapter presents a different species, from the bright red‑eyed vireo to the shy yellow‑billed cuckoo, with vivid language that paints both sound and sight.
Accompanying the narration are sixty‑three full‑color photographs that capture birds in natural poses, making identification both fun and reliable. The book also shares anecdotes about famous naturalists, showing how early curiosity can grow into lifelong knowledge and even influence great leaders. By encouraging kids to run, climb, and listen, it turns ordinary walks into adventurous lessons in observation and imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (301K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Don Kostuch
Release date
2011-12-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1918
Known for bringing birds and wildflowers to life for everyday readers, this American nature writer blended careful observation with a warm, inviting style. Writing under a pen name, she helped make natural history feel approachable and vivid.
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