<p><strong><em>World of Birds</em> introduces kids ages 7 through 12 to more than 120 different species of birds in their native environments, with detailed illustrations and exciting, memorable information from the experts at the National Wildlife Federation.</strong></p><p></p><p>From the National Wildlife Federation, publishers of <em>Ranger Rick</em>, the popular nature magazine for kids, comes this exciting, dynamic, and wonderfully illustrated guide for young naturalists.</p><p></p><p>The National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds identifies more than 120 birds from around the world, including the cardinal, woodpecker, starling, goldfinch, blue jay, robin, and Canada goose, to name just a few. Each bird is featured on colorful, illustrated, information-packed pages, which include details on its size, shape, color, and markings, as well as its habitat, call, and behavior. The illustrations, by National Wildlife Federation artist Kim Kurki, are engaging and highly accurate, giving kids a true and close-up appreciation of the many details of each species. The text is lively and clearly written, providing all the information necessary to recognize each type of bird, as well as a solid introduction to each bird's individual characteristics. A visual table of contents allows for quick identification.</p><p></p><p>The excellent illustrations, nontechnical language, and fascinating facts throughout make this an ideal guide for beginner bird-watchers—of any age!</p>