Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Blue Jay
Chapter 3: Cardinal
Chapter 4: Chickadee
Chapter 5: Crow
Chapter 6: Dove
Chapter 7: Gull
Chapter 8: Hawk
Chapter 9: Hummingbird
Chapter 10: Loon
Chapter 11: Mallard Duck
Chapter 12: Meadowlark
Chapter 13: Mockingbird
Chapter 14: Owl
Chapter 15: Robin
Chapter 16: Sparrow
Chapter 17: Swallow
Chapter 18: Swan
Chapter 19: Turkey Vulture
Chapter 20: Woodpecker
Chapter 21: Wren
Works Cited
Works Consulted
Illustrations Credits
Index

JENNIFER L. KROLL is Senior Editor at Weekly Reader.

Parents and teachers can use this book to engage children with the world outside by opening their eyes to fascinating common bird species.
Once upon a time, common bird species all had well-known stories associated with them. Legends and folklore about birds abound in almost every culture. It's likely their ability to fly, their beauty and grace, their distinctive and puzzling calls, and the fact that they live all around us is what makes them popular subjects for fables.
This book presents a sampling of traditional bird tales retold in a fresh way that makes them especially relevant and memorable for today's children. Each story is complemented by a "Feathered Fact File," a "Backyard Bird Watching Tip" for kids, a classroom/home school activity suggestion, and a story sharing suggestion for parents and teachers. The teaching activities are designed with flexibility so that they may be used to either introduce new concepts of science and math or reinforce familiar concepts in a hands-on fashion. Reading selections are written at third to fourth grade reading levels, but are designed to engage both younger listeners and older readers.