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City and suburb City and suburb Laurence P. Pringle Introduces the plants, insects, birds, and mammals that make up the ecosystem of a city and its suburbs. OL15124344W
The great Alaska adventure! The great Alaska adventure! Jeff Corwin During a week-long trip to Alaska with his scientist-parents and younger sister, nine-year-old Benjamin observes the effects of climate change in preparation for writing a research paper for school. OL15408693W
Discovering cycles Discovering cycles Glenn Orlando Blough Text and suggested projects explore some of the cycles found in nature, such as day and night, the seasons, the water cycle, the cycle of growth, and others. OL1543931W
Magnify and find out why Magnify and find out why Julius Schwartz A variety of projects using a magnifying glass reveal hidden characteristics of such everyday things as newspaper photographs, grains of salt, cockleburs, and sponges. OL15608426W
Secrets of a Wildlife Watcher Secrets of a Wildlife Watcher Jim Arnosky Explains the techniques used in finding wild animals such as owls, turtles, squirrels, foxes, beavers, and deer, and in getting close enough to study their behavior. OL15766W
To Look Closely To Look Closely Laurie Rubin Whether it's a trickling stream, a grassy slope, or an abandoned rail line, the natural world offers teachers a wonderful resource around which to center creative, inquiry-based learning throughout t… OL16814125W
Science and craft projects with weather Science and craft projects with weather Ruth Owen Shares information about weather along with different craft ideas related to weather. OL17912966W
Exploring autumn Exploring autumn Sandra Markle A collection of facts, games, riddles, and other activities related to the autumn season. OL1957820W
Play the Forest School way Play the Forest School way Houghton, Peter (Teacher) "The rise of the Forest School movement in recent years is part of a groundswell of concern about the wellbeing of our children, with many media scare stories about child obesity, 'nature deficit dis… OL19720111W
Wo-- you meng Wo-- you meng Patrick McDonnell 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 zool… OL19991056W
Nature's day Nature's day Kay Maguire This first book of nature helps young readers to discover the world of wildlife on their doorstep. Beginning in spring, this book revisits nine different places, including the farm, the back yard, an… OL20021730W
Vitamin N Vitamin N Richard Louv "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… OL20028169W
More nature in your backyard More nature in your backyard Susan Lang Provides instructions for simple science experiments and nature activities to be performed in the backyard. OL2036929W
Backyard Backyard Donald M. Silver Explains how to observe and explore plants, animals, and their interactions in your own backyard. OL2373662W
Children's discovery trail guide, Lost Creek Children's discovery trail guide, Lost Creek Carol Ward "The purpose of this guide is to orient students and teachers to the natural area found in Lost Creek Canyon. Information about flash flooding, shrub and tree identification, uses of plants, early Na… OL24216434W
Discovering nature with young children Discovering nature with young children Ingrid Chalufour,Karen Worth Trainer's set for workshops to show teachers how to teach nature to young children. Trainer's guide provides workshop planning and materials. Trainer's video contains real-life vignettes of the curri… OL26439924W
Micro monsters Micro monsters Sarah Lovett Photographs and drawings introduce twenty unusual microscopic organisms, including the red blood cell, influenza virus, head louse, and red spider mite. OL2969819W
Foxtails, ferns, & fish scales Foxtails, ferns, & fish scales Ada Graham Suggestions for craft projects using materials such as algae, leaves, and seeds collected outdoors. OL3524621W
Spring Spring Webster, David A collection of activities and projects exploring nature in the spring. OL4773160W
I took a walk I took a walk Henry Cole A visit to woods, pasture, and pond brings encounters with various birds, insects, and other creatures of nature. Flaps fold out to reveal the animals on each two-page spread. OL548856W
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