Beloved author John Stott reveals lessons on faith from the lives of the birds of the air. This collector's edition includes full-color photographs taken by Stott himself, as well as a DVD of Stott's trip to the Falkland Islands and an audio version of the text.

Stott's labor of loveBiblical lessons from a lifelong bird watcherJohn Stott traces his lifelong love of bird-watching back to boyhood country walks with his father, who told him to shut his mouth and open his eyes and ears. Because of these lessons in observation, Stott learned to carry his binoculars and camera with him wherever he travels. In this unique and intriguing book, he takes seriously Jesus' exhortation on the Sermon on the Mount, Behold the fowls of the air (Matt. 6:26). He reveals lessons on faith from the feeding of ravens, on repentance from the migration of storks, on freedom from the flight of the eagle, on joy from the song of the lark and more.Illustrated with full-color photographs taken by the author in his travels around the world, The Birds Our Teachers combines information about birds with biblical truths and personal anecdotes that will fascinate bird-lovers and Bible readers.DVD includes audio-visual footage from Stott's trip to the Falkland Islands, as well as a separate audio book track. Stott calls his work an introduction to the science of orni-theology.

Enjoy the world of colorful birds and learn the correct use of action verbs as the birds chirp, cheep and squawk throughout various stories. Designed for parents, teachers, grandparents and caregivers to use with preschool children as well as those in early elementary grades. Five varieties of birds are used in the stories; each story focuses on the use of a certain verb. The verb tenses are printed in the color of the bird. Information about each of the five birds is included along with pictures and internet links to bird songs.

Vernon the toad takes the silent Bird on a journey in hopes of finding Bird'shome. Full color.

Gerald the elephant discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head-- two birds on your head! Piggie will try to help her best friend.

Juan Zanate used to sit under his favorite tree--with his only friends, the harvest birds--dreaming and planning his life. Juan had big dreams of becoming a farmer like his father and grandfather. But when his father died and the land was divided, there was only enough for his two older brothers. In this charming story from the heart of the Indian tradition in Mexico, Juan learns to determine his own destiny--with help from his loyal friends, the harvest birds.

Young readers get an introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! "Chickadee wears a wee black cap.Jay is loud and bold.Nuthatch perches upside-down.Finch is clothed in gold."Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity--recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures!Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.

A gift book of thanks for the heart of a Teacher

From My Bronx Backyard: The Birds is the first in a series of books designed to help teachers and students gain a better understanding and appreciation of the immediate world around them. While many nature books deal with far-off, exotic places, this book deals with what can be realistically seen and studied right around us. Chock full of on-the-scene photos of backyard birds as well as activities appropriate for third, fourth, and fifth grade students, this book brings urban ecological studies into the home and classroom with easy-to-read information. Anecdotes of the different birds help students and teachers familiarize themselves with the diversity of the avian world around them. Some birds have been observed exhibiting never-before-seen behaviors, only validating the uniqueness of the backyard bird study. Photographs have all been taken by the author and reflect a levelheaded approach to backyard study. Activities have been composed to address a multidisciplinary approach to instruction, without all of the requisite jargon of other teacher activity books. Teaching science does not have to be a chore it can be done in a myriad of ways. This book is meant to inspire your passion.