Synopses & Reviews
From an apartment-rail hummingbird feeder to a backyard bat house. . .from a butterfly-friendly window box to a nest full of baby swallows. . .here are simple instructions for creating inviting, easy-to-make feeders and havitats that will attract insects, birds, squirrels, bats, frogs, and other small creatures. Many of the projects use recycled materials. These enjoyable science-based activities are accompanied by attractive illustrations and amazing anecdotes, facts, and insights into the lifestyle of creatures.
Synopsis
From an apartment-rail hummingbird feeder to a backyard bat house. . .from a butterfly-friendly window box to a nest full of baby swallows. . .here are simple instructions for creating inviting, easy-to-make feeders and havitats that will attract insects, birds, squirrels, bats, frogs, and other small creatures. Many of the projects use recycled materials. These enjoyable science-based activities are accompanied by attractive illustrations and amazing anecdotes, facts, and insights into the lifestyle of creatures.
About the Author
Robin Michal Koontz, a resident of Oregon, has authored over 60 critically-acclaimed picture books, early readers, and activity books for children since 1987.
Table of Contents
About This Book.Looking and Listening.Hummingbirds and Butterflies.Feeders for Birds and Other Guests.Houses for Birds.Houses forBats.Water, Water, Everywhere.Giving the Gift of Nature.