{"id":1897,"date":"2023-09-27T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/k12\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:22:59","slug":"integrating-literacy-and-science-with-birds-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/k12\/integrating-literacy-and-science-with-birds-december\/","title":{"rendered":"September 18 &#8211; Soar to New Heights with Children\u2019s Books: Using Stories to Teach Science in Elementary Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Uncover the power of bird-themed children&#8217;s books to connect students to their local habitats and teach key science concepts. 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