
The Kids' Guide to Birds of Indiana
Fun Facts, Activities, and 88 Cool Birds
Stan Tekiela(Author)
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-64755-478-1 (ISBN)
Description
Get the children's field guide to 88 bird species in Indiana, organized by color to help kids identify them.
Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Indiana Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Indiana features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan's cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Hoosier State!
Inside You'll Find
88 of the most common and important Indiana birds to know
Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan's cool facts, and more
BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Indiana Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Indiana features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan's cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Hoosier State!
Inside You'll Find
88 of the most common and important Indiana birds to know
Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan's cool facts, and more
BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Color photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64755-478-1 (9781647554781)
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E-Book
05/2026
Adventure Publications
€13.49
Available for download
Person
Stan Tekiela has been a professional naturalist for more than 35 years and is a member of the Minnesota Naturalists' Association, Outdoor Writers Association of America, North American Nature Photography Association, and Canon Professional Services. Stan actively studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for outdoors education and writing. His syndicated nature column appears in more than 20 cities, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan has authored hundreds of field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, and more. He lives in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
Content
Introduction
Cool Birds in Indiana
Body Basics of a Bird
Amazing Nests
Who Built That Nest?
Attracting Birds with Feeders
How to Use This Guide
Sample Pages
The Birds
Black
Black & White
Blue
Brown
Gray
Green
Orange
Red
White
Yellow
Bird Food Fun for the Family
Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats
Easy Bird Food Recipes
Make Your Own Suet
Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects
More Activities for the Bird-Minded
Help Birds Build Their Nests
Make a Bird-watching List
Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts
Build Your Very Own Birdhouse
Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
Take a Birding Trip
Practice Good Birding
Community Science Projects
Learning About Birding on the Internet
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Author
Cool Birds in Indiana
Body Basics of a Bird
Amazing Nests
Who Built That Nest?
Attracting Birds with Feeders
How to Use This Guide
Sample Pages
The Birds
Black
Black & White
Blue
Brown
Gray
Green
Orange
Red
White
Yellow
Bird Food Fun for the Family
Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats
Easy Bird Food Recipes
Make Your Own Suet
Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects
More Activities for the Bird-Minded
Help Birds Build Their Nests
Make a Bird-watching List
Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts
Build Your Very Own Birdhouse
Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
Take a Birding Trip
Practice Good Birding
Community Science Projects
Learning About Birding on the Internet
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Author