Over 10,000 birds live in the world. How many will you see? You're never too young to start a birding life list! Children can begin building their list with this new log book from Young Birder Books. Birdwatching Life List for Kids includes: 50 birds commonly seen in the Midwest. (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) - A page with a photograph for each bird - Space to mark a check when you spot a bird - Room to record the day, time, and notes about each bird. - Blank recording pages for extra birds you may see. Designed by a former elementary school teacher and homeschooling mom, Birdwatching Life List for Kids encourages children to explore and observe nature. Children also can practice their science skills by recording observations. The beauty of this book is in it's simplicity. Children will delight in checking off a new bird, and they will love trying to check them all. The birds chosen for this book are common enough for them all to be found through the year, so children can be successful! As their birding life list grows, so will their love of nature and collection of experiences in the outdoor world. Birdwatching Life List for Kids makes a great gift for young birders. Combined with a pair of binoculars, they'll be ready for many birdwatching adventures! Please note: This journal is for children to record the birds they spot while birdwatching. If you're looking for a book to help children learn in depth about different species of birds, please look for a children's bird field guide.