Synopses & Reviews
This gorgeously illustrated guide will inspire kids to look closely at the world around them! Created by the experts at the renowned Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it teaches children how to observe environments as a naturalist does and leads them on 24 adventures that reveal the complex ecosystems of plants and animals in the woods, at the beach, and in a city park. Detailed, scientifically based drawings help young scientists identify hundreds of North American plants and animals, while dozens of fun projects include keeping a journal, conducting field experiments, and exploring nature with all five senses.
Winner, Hands-on Science category, 2015 American Association for the Advancement of Science Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books
The Kid's Guide to Exploring Nature has also been named an honor book for the 2015 Green Earth Book Award in the Children's Nonfiction category!
Review
"Despite the project's New York City origins, readers from just about any geographical location will be able to find information for identifying local wildlife." Publishers Weekly
Review
"[An]...appealing, textbook-style introduction to nature....The lessons and activities here will motivate many readers to explore further." School Library Journal
About the Author
Steph Scott is a speech and language therapist and scuba diving instructor. Katie Akers was a primary school teacher who now runs a successful Forest School business. Katie and Steph met through their children and have since spent endless hours stamping through puddles, dancing through leaves, and searching for the perfect stick, working hard to give their children the best possible introduction to nature.