Birds Every Child Should Know

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Birds Every Child Should Know

by Neltje Blanchan

EN·~5 hours

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Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Neltje Blanchan

Neltje Blanchan

1865–1918

A pioneering American nature writer, she helped popularize birds and wildflowers for everyday readers at the turn of the 20th century. Her books mix close observation with an inviting, practical style that still feels approachable today.

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