Written for students, educators, and researchers, "Methods in Educational Research" offers a refreshing introduction to the principles of educational research. Designed for the real world of educational research, the book's approach focuses on the types of problems likely to be encountered in professional experiences. Reflecting the importance of The No Child Left Behind Act , scientifically based educational research, school accountability, and the professional demands of the twenty first century, "Methods in Educational Research" empowers educational researchers to take an active role in conducting research in their classrooms, districts, and the greater educational community activities that are now not only expected but required of all teachers.

Product Description: They came from two difference places, the boy and the bird. The boy, Bryan Kingsley, a troubled teenager from the Adirondacks. The bird, a northern harrier hawk named Pale Face, born to the Canadian prairie. But their worlds come together when Bryan's mother is suddenly hospitalized, forcing him to live with his older brother, Sean, a biologist studying hawk migration in Cape, May Jersey...read more

Introduces the hobby of birdwatching, describing birding history, the use of a field guide, the best times and places for birding, and birding equipment

Provides step-by-step instructions on building a backyard birdfeeder and explains which birds like which kinds of food, the best times to fill feeders, and how to keep squirrels away

Provides information on the nests birds build and instructions for building several birdhouses at various levels of difficulty

Describes bird species that are extinct or endangered and efforts by scientists, governments, and organizations to protect endangered birds. Includes step-by-step instructions for projects that readers can do to help local birds, such as building birdfeeders, birdhouse, and birdbaths.Describes bird species that are extinct or endangered and efforts by scientists, governments, and organizations to protect endangered birds