This is much more than a coloring book. This is an extensive guide on hosting bluebirds. Inside, you'll find the basics and more essential to managing bluebirds, including how to protect from predators and invasive bird competition. Pages are filled with illustrations that depict the topic you'll learn all about. Color and relax while you learn. This is a great activity for both children and adults to learn together. It's also a great way to get kids interested in conservation. Even seasoned bluebird hosts can enjoy this amazing educational coloring book. Artwork by Katharine Martin. Images are from her own photography, combining pictures or from memory. The back cover presents references of many species mentioned inside the book Content Warnings: This book deals with wildlife conservation and discusses the realities of nature. Some content in this book mentions euthanasia, fatal bird attacks and depredation. Mention of these situations are in the gentlest way possible. No harm of any kind is depicted in the illustrations. Tested Media: We tested different media to see what would work for this coloring book and what does not. It is very important to browse through this list before considering your purchase: Colored Pencils: Work great with this coloring book. - Colored Pencils with Blending Solvents: This still works, but you might want to use a sheet of paper underneath the page you are working on to prevent bleed-through. - Crayons: Work great with this coloring book. Keep the points sharper for the finer detailed section, and don't worry too much about coloring outside the lines. You can always blend :). - Water-Based Markers (washable markers)- There is a little bit of bleed-through especially with the color red. We recommend at least one if not two sheets of paper underneath the page you're working on to reduce bleed-through. - Alcohol- Based Markers - There is heavy bleed-through with alcohol-based markers. We don't recommend you used them. But if you do, please use 3-4 sheets of paper underneath. - Illustrative Pens- Not all types of pens were tested. But with the types that were, we discovered very little bleed-through, if at all. To be safe, you can use a sheet of paper underneath, but bleed-through was minimal. - Watercolor Paints- Water color paints had water go through the pages. It also wrinkled pages. We do not recommend using watercolor with this coloring book. In fact, most coloring books, unless made for watercolor, are not suitable for this medium. Features of This Book: The author tested this coloring book and added features to it to help enhance the experience. One-sided coloring pages so that you don’t have to decide between your favorite pieces. - Detailed information on the left side to teach you all about bluebird management while you color in the right side. - Words set against a dark background to minimize seeing text on the opposite page through the illustrations. - Photo descriptions in the bottom margin. - Reference photos of some of the different bird species mentioned in this book are located on the back cover. - Table of contents to show what is inside. Topics: Bluebird Species Other Cavity Nesting Birds Nest Box Specifications & Types Placing Nest Boxes Bluebird Territory Nesting Cycle Nest Box Cleaning Blowflies Mounting and Setup Predators & Protection Native & Invasive Competition Chickadees Pairing Nest Boxes House Finch Friends Native Sparrows Not a Threat Invasive Competition & Prevention Cowbirds Bluebird Diet, Mealworms & Feeders Bluebird Habitat Nest Box Monitoring Baby Bluebirds The education of this easy-to-read guide to housing bluebirds at your home is excellent. Great for tweens, adults and small children who love being in tune with the outdoors! Highly recommend. -Denise M. I love how it helps you to protect your bluebirds while they are nesting. It also is perfect for teaching your children how to care for the birds, protecting them and keeping them healthy. The children can color while parents can read and explain how we are responsible for the creatures of the earth. Well written and by a person who sincerely loves these birds. Great price too!! - Anne R. Katharine Martin has a degree in biology and more than 10 years of experience in science writing and literary research.After a few years of managing native cavity nesting birds, she discovered how detrimental misinformation is to wildlife. Without proper education, a lot of good intentions have negative consequences. This is when she decided to use her professional skills to develop creative ways to teach people how to properly care for and conserve native wildlife.Her long-term goal is to inspire others toward a heart for wildlife stewardship and conservation as she was inspired by wonderful people in the field.