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In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.
2) Bug hunter
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DK Publishing
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2015.
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English
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Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
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English
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"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.
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Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before-often with negative consequences. But there is a solution. Unrestricted outdoor play helps reduce stress, improve health, and enhance creativity, learning, and attention span. In Nature Play at Home, Nancy Striniste gives you the tools you need to make outdoor adventures possible in your own backyard. With hundreds of inspiring ideas and illustrated,...
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"From the beloved host of PBS Kids' Dinosaur Train, an easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors--90 percent less time than their parents did. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth....
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Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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We're not just losing the wild world. We're forgetting it. We're no longer noticing it. We've lost the habit of looking and seeing and listening and hearing. But we can make hidden things visible, and find ways to bring nature much closer to home. As you take on new techniques and a little new equipment, you will discover new creatures and, with them, new areas of yourself that had gone dormant. Once put to use, they wake up and start working again....
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New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"The average child can identify over 1000 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world. This amazing compendium is packed with seasonal games, crafts, skills, stories and observations to make outdoor learning fun!"--
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[Carnegie Stout Public Library]
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Get out and explore nature with this star-themed nature exploration pack! This high-visibility backpack includes books on the night sky and constellations, as well as a compass, binoculars, and maps and guides to assist with your adventure.
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Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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After a horrible year, twelve-year-old Milton spends the summer with his Uncle Evan, a naturalist on the Lone Island, where he learns about friendship, protecting the environment, and fighting for what is right.
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[Carnegie Stout Public Library]
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Get out and explore nature with this bird-themed nature exploration pack! This high-visibility backpack includes books on bird identification, as well as a compass, binoculars, and maps and guides to assist with your adventure.
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[Carnegie Stout Public Library]
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Get out and explore nature with this weather and bird-themed nature exploration pack! This high-visibility backpack includes books on weather and bird identification, as well as a compass, binoculars, and maps and guides to assist with your adventure.
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[Carnegie Stout Public Library]
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Get out and explore nature with this rock and insect-themed nature exploration pack! This high-visibility backpack includes books on rockhounding and insect identification, as well as a compass, binoculars, magnifying loupes, and maps and guides to assist with your adventure.
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[Carnegie Stout Public Library]
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Get out and explore nature with this animal and bird-themed nature exploration pack! This high-visibility backpack includes books on animal tracks and bird identification, as well as a compass, binoculars, and maps and guides to assist with your adventure.
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Merle's Door was a sensation because Ted Kerasote writes so beautifully about his dog and his dog's love of the land. In Adventures wtih Ari, Kathryn Miles takes a step back from the wild places Kerasote describes. When she adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. A dog sees the world quite differently from a person. For starters, he or she is much closer to the ground-to what we've been trying to preserve...
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