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Birds Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Birds Books for Ages 12–18

Bird books for teenagers cover conservation, ecology, and the meditative practice of birdwatching. These 752 books are for the reader who's discovered that paying attention to birds is a way of paying attention to the world.

752 books

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Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the

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Scientists in the Field

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot

For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to see how science and passion can save a speci

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The Book of North American Owls

Helen Roney Sattler

For the nature-loving child who wants to know exactly what is hooting in the backyard at night. This guide brings the my

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Usborne Spotter's Guides

Birds

Peter Holden

For the child who is always pointing at the sky or wondering how a robin builds its nest, this factual guide brings the

Ages 8–12

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Blue Jay the Pirate #1

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate

Blue Jay and his feathered crew take to the skies to outsmart dastardly crows and dodge the Colonial army in this high-f

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Guardians of Ga'Hoole #15

The War of the Ember

Peace at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree allows learning and art to flourish, but the memory of the Striga and the Pure Ones lin

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The Bald Eagle Returns

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Bald eagles were once nearly gone, but now they are thriving across America; learn how these national symbols raise thei

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Where the Bald Eagles Gather

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Each autumn, bald eagles swarm Glacier National Park. See how researchers track these majestic birds to understand their

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The Whooping Crane A Comeback Story

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Scientists at wildlife refuges lead a high-stakes, forty-year mission to bring the endangered whooping crane back from t

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The Great Bird Detective

Become a master of the skies by learning to spot clues and identify birds like a real detective.

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Science Comics #18

Birds of Prey: Terrifying Talons

For the child who is obsessed with predators and how animals hunt. This graphic novel breaks down the science of raptors

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The House of Wings

For the child feeling resentful about a sudden change in family plans or struggling to connect with an eccentric relativ

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Guardians of Ga'Hoole #16

The Rise of a Legend

Long before he was a mentor, Ezylryb the owl faced military battles and a brother's betrayal on his journey to becoming

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Parrots & Pirates

Philippa suspects a cruise ship performer is a bird-thief in disguise, leading to a tropical race to save the rare parro

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Into the Great Outdoors

Turkey Hunting for Kids

For the young explorer interested in the outdoors, this introductory guide provides clear basics on safety, gear, and te

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For the child learning to navigate the delicate balance of caring for a sibling with different needs while protecting a

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In Search of a Sandhill Crane

Keith Robertson

A summer spent tracking rare birds in the Michigan wilderness teaches Link that being still and silent can reveal the mo

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Three Bird Summer

Sara St. Antoine

For the child navigating a changing family dynamic who finds peace in the quiet rhythms of nature and the spark of a new

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K. A. Applegate

Tobias lives trapped in the body of a hawk until a sudden opportunity arises to reclaim the human powers he thought were

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The Drake Equation

A quiet birdwatching trip turns into intergalactic chaos when Noah finds a glowing disc that grants him strange powers a

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My Side of the Mountain #2

On the Far Side of the Mountain

Jean Craighead George

Sam and his sister Alice race against a corrupt ranger to rescue their beloved peregrine falcon from being sold to the h

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How Dinosaurs Took Flight

Christopher Sloan

Fossilized feathers and skeletal clues reveal the incredible scientific evidence that links today’s birds to the massive

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Doctor Dolittle #6

Doctor Dolittle's Caravan

Doctor Dolittle brings his traveling circus to London to stage a spectacular bird opera with the help of a very talented

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Dinosaurs to Chickens: How Evolution Works

For the curious child who wonders how giant T-Rexes became the birds in our backyard. This engaging guide breaks down th

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