{"product_id":"how-to-bird-hardcover","title":"How to Bird - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRasha Hamid\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirding for everyone, everywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBirding is a joyful, wonder-filled activity that anyone can do. Featuring the skyline and natural spaces of New York City, \u003ci\u003eHow to Bird\u003c\/i\u003e invites children to explore birdwatching, with each page featuring a new birding strategy. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that seeing and hearing birds makes us happier, and this book shows how everyone, wherever they live, can be a birder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBirding is a fun and accessible practice for coping with stress, practicing mindfulness, and getting outdoors, and \u003ci\u003eHow to Bird\u003c\/i\u003e shares how to get started and empowers children to find joy in birdwatching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Bird \u003c\/i\u003eis a culturally relevant, lyrical, succinct, and direct procedural text on birding strategies. Perfect for classroom libraries, this book can be a mentor text for educators teaching procedural writing in kindergarten through third-grade classes.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRasha Hamid\u003c\/b\u003e attended New York City public schools before earning a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies and Education at Vassar College, and a master's degree in Special Education at Bank Street College of Education. She has developed her practice in classrooms in East Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Khartoum, and Brooklyn for over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRasha considers herself an educator-activist: someone who works to make the world more just, joyful, equitable, and sustainable through the education of students and teachers. She began creating picture books with her classes to fill the need for books reflecting her students, their experiences, and their passions. She's the author of \u003ci\u003eKadisa كديسة\u003c\/i\u003e, which introduces children to Sudan; \u003ci\u003eHow to Bird\u003c\/i\u003e (Free Spirit Publishing, 2023), a joyful exploration and celebration of birding that invites all children to take part; and \u003ci\u003eHello, Beech Tree!\u003c\/i\u003e (Free Spirit Publishing, 2024), in which a kindergarten class pays homage to their beloved lost beech tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRasha is proud to be the autistic mom of an autistic young adult. Autism and observing the natural world are two of Rasha's special interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 10.29 x 10.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42726562496575,"sku":"9798885540346","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8de4797df7154584fd2d06bb66ea2d1d.webp?v=1765111427","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-bird-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}