The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning

by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg

"A wealth of ideas for adults to engage children and themselves in the wonders of the natural world with suggested activities for all seasons."―Robert Bateman, artist and author of Life Sketches: A Memoir

The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate, and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium is packed with crafts, stories, information, and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun

The Big Book of Nature Activities features:

Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America

AWARDS

GOLD 2016 Nautilus Book Awards: Animals & Nature GOLD 2016 Nautilus Book Awards: Middle Grades - Nonfiction FINALIST 2016 Foreword INDIES: Nature

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865718024
• ISBN13: 9780865718029
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.0" x 9.9"