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Author
Language
English
Description
The Sense of Wonder relates Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, in their walks along the sea coast and through forests and fields, observing wildlife, strange plants, moonlight, and storm clouds. It is a guide to capturing the simple power of discovery that Carson viewed as essential to life.
3) Backyard
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explains how to observe and explore plants, animals, and their interactions in your own backyard.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now,"--Amazon.com.
8) Me-- Jane
Author
Language
English
Description
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
c1990
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 34 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to nature through a variety of simple indoor and outdoor activities including collecting seeds, feeding birds, watching a butterfly grow, and others.
Author
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pub. Date
[2017?]
Physical Desc
109 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson-author of Silent Spring-began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life's most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth. Abundant time in natural settings seems to yield long-term benefits in kids' cognitive, emotional, and social development. How to Raise a Wild Child is a timely and engaging antidote, offering teachers, parents, and other caregivers the necessary tools to engender a meaningful, lasting connection between children and the natural world." - taken from cover page...
15) Fun with nature
Author
Series
Publisher
NorthWord Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
288 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of more than 150 different animals and plants.
18) Bird watcher
Author
Language
English
Description
Explore the world of birds, from feathers to flight. Discover the wonderful world of birds with more than 30 easy-to-do, fun activities, plus stunning pictures and amazing facts.
20) Bug hunter
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
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