Learning about Birds with Thornton Burgess

About this curriculum

Spark a lifelong appreciation for nature and good books through two Thornton Burgess classics— The Burgess Bird Book for Children and Blacky the Crow —and this companion guide that gives you a leisurely reading schedule, nature study ideas, cross references, and more! (Grades 2–4) Click the Book List tab to see a list of materials needed for these lesson plans. Enjoy learning about birds with a beloved author of nature stories for children! The Burgess Bird Book for Children and Blacky the Crow have long been favorite books among students interested in birds. Now you can use this companion guide alongside both Thornton Burgess classics to explore the delightful world of common birds and their habitats. Book List for Learning about Birds with Thornton Burgess Click on the Book List tab to see a full list of the resources needed for these lesson plans. The main book you will need is The Burgess Bird Book for Children . Learning about Birds with Thornton Burgess gives you Day-by-day lesson plans with a leisurely reading schedule, Nature study ideas to encourage your students to apply what they are learning, Master bird lists for you to record the birds you see in your own backyard,…