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A first look at birds

A first look at birds

AnimalsChildren's Books
Pages
35
Published
1973
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the fascinating world of birds with this introductory guide. Learn essential tips for observing and identifying different species in your own backyard and beyond. This book makes birdwatching accessible and fun for young naturalists.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

Informative
Mentor Figure

Genres

Animals Children's Books Juvenile Science & Nature

Authors

M
Millicent E. Selsam

Millicent Ellis Selsam was born in New York City on May 30, 1912. She became interested in biology during her high school years, and went on to study biology at Brooklyn College. She was then offered a fellowship teaching at Columbia University while completing an M.A. in botany. After she received her M.A., she taught high school science. In 1946 she left teaching to write science discovery books for children. Her first published book was Egg to Chick (1946), which started a science series of...