Sunday, October 4, 2020

About Woodpeckers : a Guide for Children by Cathryn P. Sill. 2018

Mighty Birds

Inspiration Book(s):

About woodpeckers : a guide for children by Sill, Cathryn P; illustrated by Sill, John 598.7; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.5. An illustrated introduction to woodpeckers. This beginner's guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of woodpeckers.


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About hummingbirds : a guide for children by Sill, Cathryn P., 1953- - Peachtree, p2011, c2011--598.7--Int Lvl: K-3 An illustrated introduction to hummingbirds, discussing the characteristics that all hummingbirds share, and looking at the features that make different kinds of hummingbirds unique. FREE Teaching Resources available for download www.titlewave.com




Rationale: The Inspiration Book for this Books Alive entry reminded me of an earlier Inspiration Book (About hummingbirds : a guide for children by Cathryn Sill, Peachtree, 2011) that serves as a vehicle to share a citizen scientist website that I use in the library and share with every teacher. It is that earlier book about hummingbirds on which this Books Alive entry is based. Since Woodpeckers : a Guide for Children by Cathryn P. Sill triggered my memory, I do include a short woodpecker bibliography at the end of the entry.


The site is Hummingbirds--Journey North--Tracking Migrations and Seasons (https://journeynorth.org/hummingbirds  ) and features the effects of the seasons on plants and animals and allows students to track the changing seasons as well as animal migration and plant development. There are about a dozen different strands in the site: monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, tulip gardens, American robins, gray whales, whooping cranes, bald eagles, sunlight & the seasons, weather and songbird migration, sunlight & mystery class, weather and climate. There are a multitude of less extensive lessons that study earthworms, frogs, ice-out, leaf-out, maple sugar, orioles, red-winged blackbirds, barn swallows, loons plus archived studies of caribou and manatees, but our emphasis is the hummingbird. 


I use the site for different emphases in each of our grade level groupings. In Grades K-3, we learn hummingbird basics such as identification, nesting and babies and food. Birds of all types are a major study in those grades. In Grades 3-6 we study hummingbird conservation. In Grades 5-8 we study hummingbird migration. Specific resources for each grade level are included at the grade level section. 


AND many of the lessons and teaching resources and ideas are at our fingertips at Hummingbird Journey North and the following websites. Use the ideas freely--I couldn’t develop better lessons. 


Hummingbird Journey North https://journeynorth.org/tm/humm/index_archive.html


Fall Migration

Spring Migration

Nesting

Food

Research and Biology

Conservation


I Will Be a Hummingbird by Wangari Matthai Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGMW6YWjMxw


Hummingbirds http://www.hummingbirds.net/


Hummingbird Facts and Information Site http://howtoenjoyhummingbirds.com/


Hummingbird Society http://www.hummingbirdsociety.org/index.php


Internet Bird Collection http://ibc.lynxeds.com/family/hummingbirds-trochilidae


Bird Watching Bliss http://www.birdwatching-bliss.com/hummingbirds.html


San Diego Zoo http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-hummingbird.html



Grades K-3---What Makes a Hummingbird a Hummingbird?

Teacher Resources:

Identification 

Nesting and Babies

Food


Tiny Bird : a hummingbird's amazing journey by Burleigh, Robert — Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2020 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3. Maps on endpapers. As autumn nears, flowers fade and insects become quiet, and Tiny Bird leaves his northern home for the long and perilous journey to lush southern forests. Includes facts about hummingbirds.
The first tortilla : a bilingual story by Anaya, Rudolfo A  — University of New Mexico Press, c2007 p2012--E-; Int Lvl: K-3 Guided by a blue hummingbird, Jade brings an offering to the Mountain Spirit who lives near her village in Mexico, and asks if he will send rain to end the drought that threatens the people. Includes information about the legend on which this story is based and facts about corn; and is presented in English and Spanish. Text in English and Spanish.

Hector and Hummingbird by Frith, Nicholas John — Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2016. Dewey: -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 1.4. In the mountains of Peru, friends Hector the bear and Hummingbird the hummingbird spend most of their time together, doing the same things, and Hector has had just about enough of it--or has he? Includes a list of animals hidden in the illustrations.
Tiny animals by Kenney, Karen Latchana — Amicus, 2011--590; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 2.0 Describes tiny animals from around the world, including the pygmy marmoset, bee hummingbird, and ladybug. Includes comprehension activity. 

Hummingbird by Davies, Nicola  — Candlewick Press, 2019. 598.764; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0. Every spring, birds small enough to fit in the palm of your hand fly two thousand miles north to lay their eggs. This is the story of one tiny hummingbird's amazing journey.


On the wing (David Elliott Habitats) by Elliott, David  — Candlewick Press, 2014. : 811; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0. David Elliott's witty verse takes flight with gorgeous illustrations in an enchanting look at fifteen avian species for birders of all ages.Take to the sky to explore a glorious array of all things avian, from the tiny, restless hummingbird to the inscrutable horned owl to the majestic bald eagle. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com

Birdsongs by Franco, Betsy  — Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2007 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.3. Throughout the day and into the night various birds sing their songs, beginning with the woodpecker who taps a pole ten times and counting down to the hummingbird who calls once.

On the wing : bird poems and paintings by Florian, Douglas — Harcourt, Inc., c1996 p2000--811; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.1 The egret -- The green catbird -- The dippers -- The magnificent frigate birds -- The hummingbird -- The vulture -- The whooping crane -- The roadrunner -- The quetzal -- The hill mynah -- The royal spoonbill -- The rhinoceros hornbill -- The white-tailed kite -- The emperor penguins -- The hawk -- The woodpeckers -- The Andean cock-of-the-rock -- The weavers -- The stork -- The common crow -- The nightjar. A collection of poems about such birds as the emperor penguin, rhinoceros hornbill, and whooping crane. 

Beastly Verse by Yoon, JooHee  — Enchanted Lion Books, 2015. Dewey: 808.81; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.4. Beastly Verse transports the reader into a richly worded world of tigers, hummingbirds, owls, elephants, pelicans, yaks, snails, and even telephones!

My book of birds by Valerio, Geraldo — Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press, 2016. Dewey: 598; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.4. Illustrations of birds with brief descriptions that highlight facts about each bird. Geraldo Valerio is an artist who loves birds, from majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds.

Welcome to the neighborwood by Sheehy, Shawn — Candlewick Press, 2015. 591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.8. At the edge of the forest a spider spins her web, while nearby, a hummingbird uses strands of spider silk to build her nest. These are just two of the many animals who live side by side, sharing the resources they need to construct homes, traps, or places to store food. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com

A nest is noisy by Aston, Dianna Hutts  — Chronicle Books, 2017. Dewey: 591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 5.2. Text and illustrations look at different animal nests. A gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests, from those of tiny bee hummingbirds to those of orangutans high in the rainforest canopy. 

Grades 3-6--Saving Hummingbirds or Hummingbird Conservation

Conservation

On the wing : bird poems and paintings by Florian, Douglas — Harcourt, Inc., c1996 p2000--811; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.1 The egret -- The green catbird -- The dippers -- The magnificent frigate birds -- The hummingbird -- The vulture -- The whooping crane -- The roadrunner -- The quetzal -- The hill mynah -- The royal spoonbill -- The rhinoceros hornbill -- The white-tailed kite -- The emperor penguins -- The hawk -- The woodpeckers -- The Andean cock-of-the-rock -- The weavers -- The stork -- The common crow -- The nightjar. A collection of poems about such birds as the emperor penguin, rhinoceros hornbill, and whooping crane. 

Beastly Verse by Yoon, JooHee  — Enchanted Lion Books, 2015. Dewey: 808.81; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.4. Beastly Verse transports the reader into a richly worded world of tigers, hummingbirds, owls, elephants, pelicans, yaks, snails, and even telephones!

My book of birds by Valerio, Geraldo — Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press, 2016. Dewey: 598; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.4. Illustrations of birds with brief descriptions that highlight facts about each bird. Geraldo Valerio is an artist who loves birds, from majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds.

Welcome to the neighborwood by Sheehy, Shawn — Candlewick Press, 2015. 591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.8. At the edge of the forest a spider spins her web, while nearby, a hummingbird uses strands of spider silk to build her nest. These are just two of the many animals who live side by side, sharing the resources they need to construct homes, traps, or places to store food. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com

A nest is noisy by Aston, Dianna Hutts  — Chronicle Books, 2017. Dewey: 591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 5.2. Text and illustrations look at different animal nests. A gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests, from those of tiny bee hummingbirds to those of orangutans high in the rainforest canopy. 
Hummingbirds : facts and folklore from the Americas by Larson, Jeanette — Charlesbridge, 2011 --598.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.8 A collection of facts and legends about hummingbirds in the Americas that explores what role hummingbirds have played in local folklore and beliefs. 

Birdology : 30 activities and observations for exploring the world of birds by Russo, Monica — Chicago Review Press, 2015. Dewey: 598.072; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 8.4. Birdology promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills, and nature literacy. Kids observe the diversity of shapes, colors, patterns, and behavior of birds; listen for their songs and the clap of wings; make a juice-box feeder; plant flowers that attract hummingbirds; start a birding journal and sketchbook; and much more.

Grades 5-8--Fall and Spring Migrations

Teacher Resources:

Getting Started


Fall Migration 

Spring Migration

Migration Stories


Tiny Bird : a hummingbird's amazing journey by Burleigh, Robert — Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2020 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3. Maps on endpapers. As autumn nears, flowers fade and insects become quiet, and Tiny Bird leaves his northern home for the long and perilous journey to lush southern forests. Includes facts about hummingbirds.
Going home : the mystery of animal migration by Berkes, Marianne Collins — Dawn Publications, 2010--591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0 A rhyming exploration of migration, looking at various animals who are led by instinct to migrate every year by land, sea, and air. 

Hummingbird by Davies, Nicola  — Candlewick Press, 2019. 598.764; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0. Every spring, birds small enough to fit in the palm of your hand fly two thousand miles north to lay their eggs. This is the story of one tiny hummingbird's amazing journey.
Hummingbirds : facts and folklore from the Americas by Larson, Jeanette — Charlesbridge, 2011--598.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.8 A collection of facts and legends about hummingbirds in the Americas that explores what role hummingbirds have played in local folklore and beliefs. 

Birdology : 30 activities and observations for exploring the world of birds by Russo, Monica — Chicago Review Press, 2015. Dewey: 598.072; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 8.4. Birdology promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills, and nature literacy. Kids observe the diversity of shapes, colors, patterns, and behavior of birds; listen for their songs and the clap of wings; make a juice-box feeder; plant flowers that attract hummingbirds; start a birding journal and sketchbook; and much more.

Superlative birds by Bulion, Leslie — Peachtree Publishers, 2019. 598; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 8.9. Explore the fascinating world of superlative birds—from the bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird in the world, to the peregrine falcon, the fastest creature on Earth. Ever wonder which bird has the loudest voice? Nineteen poems in a variety of verse forms with accompanying science notes introduce readers to a wide variety of unusual birds


Woodpecker Bibliography:

Kitten's winter (Kitten: Seasons) by Fernandes, Eugenie  — Kids Can Press, 2011 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 1.0. On a stormy winter day, Kitten thinks about all the animals on the farm, including a woodpecker,  that are braving the cold weather while she is curled up nice and warm by the fire.

Woodpecker wham! by Sayre, April Pulley — Henry Holt and Company, 2015. 598.7; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 1.1. Enter woodpecker world and get a bird's eye view of everyday life: hiding from hawks, feeding hungry chicks, and drilling holes to build homes. Woodpeckers are nature's homebuilders, creating holes that many other animals live in when the woodpeckers move on. A variety of woodpecker species fly through these pages--perhaps some that live near you!

Have you heard the nesting bird? by Gray, Rita — Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014 : 598.156; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 1.9. Woodpecker calls from a tree, "cuk-cuk-cuk." Starling sings, "whistle-ee-wee." But have you heard the nesting bird? In this book, we hear all the different bird calls in counterpoint to the pervasive quiet of a mama bird waiting for her eggs to hatch. Fun and informative back matter takes the shape of an interview so that readers learn more right from the bird's bill. 

Peck, peck, peck by Cousins, Lucy  — Candlewick Press, 2013 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 2.0. "Little Woodpecker is learning to peck. Once he starts, he just can't stop!

Woodpecker wants a waffle by Breen, Steve — Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2016 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 2.7, Benny the woodpecker makes a brilliant plan to eat a tasty plate of waffles.

Mr. Brown's fantastic hat by Imai, Ayano — Minedition, 2014 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.1. Mr. Brown is a lonely bear who doesn't think he needs friends, until a woodpecker makes a home in his fantastic hat.

Birdsongs by Franco, Betsy — Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2007 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.3. Throughout the day and into the night various birds sing their songs, beginning with the woodpecker who taps a pole ten times and counting down to the hummingbird who calls once.

Woodpeckers : drilling holes & bagging bugs by Collard, Sneed B( — Bucking Horse Books, 2018 598.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.6. If you see a bird standing on the side of a tree banging its beak against the trunk, chances are you're watching a woodpecker. Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their good looks and personality, they exhibit some of the most interesting behaviors in the animal world. Explore this dynamic, exciting group of birds . . . Discover what scientists have learned about woodpeckers, why woodpeckers drill into trees, and the best way to serve ants at your next sleep-over.

The charcoal forest : how fire helps animals and plants by Peluso, Beth A — Mountain Press Pub., 2007 577.2; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.8. The Charcoal Forest explores the new habitat created by the fire. Focusing on the Northern Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada, the book describes twenty species of animals and plants that contribute to the reclamation and renewal of the charcoal forest. Why do some beetles fly toward a fire? Why will you almost never see a black-backed woodpecker outside of burned areas? How do fires help grow yummy treats like huckleberries and morel mushrooms? Kids and adults will delight in discovering the answers to these and other burning questions--and don't forget to find the black-backed woodpecker in every picture!










 

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