LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
March 2024 Non-Fiction Book of the Month
With an activity for every week of the year, Peter Wohlleben’s Be a Nature Explorer! is the perfect way for 6+-year-olds to unleash their inner adventurer. Fostering getting into the healthy, rewarding habit of exploring the great outdoors, it’s practical and inspiring, with introductory notes on what to take with you, and how to make the most of exploring nature, standing young adventurers in excellent stead.
With 52 guided activities covering everything from how to discover pondlife and detect the first signs of spring, to deciphering clues of nature and building a small sailboat, it’s a wonderful way to unlock STEM skills by stealth. It also comes recommended for its application to lots of different settings, from city parks and gardens, to the wilder countryside.
Special mention must be made of the gorgeous child-centred retro style and colour palette of Belle Wuthrich’s illustrations, and the book’s format — a lightweight paperback with cute rounded corners that’s perfect for kids to pack in their rucksacks for impromptu outdoor adventures!
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Be a Nature Explorer! Outdoor Activities and Adventures Synopsis
For kids ages 6 to 10, this nature activity guide is the perfect companion for every child’s next outdoor adventure, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and Can You Hear the Trees Talking?.
Whether you are in the forest, in your own back garden, or in the city, there are so many exciting ways to engage with nature—and forester Peter Wohlleben has the best ideas for doing so.
With Be a Nature Explorer!, kids will learn how to press flowers, harvest algae, skip stones, observe spiders, and even how to build their own tiny sailboat.
This ultimate kids’ nature book features:
52 short, fun, and hands-on activities to help kids explore and discover the outdoors—one for each week of the year.
Portable format: This lightweight paperback is designed to easily throw in a backpack and refer to on adventures.
STEM learning and outdoor skill development: Kids will learn how to decode nature’s messages, identify plants and animal tracks, record and preserve their finds, and more.
Packed with activities that will fill kids with wonder and confidence in the outdoors, readers will be dipping in and out of Be a Nature Explorer! all year round.
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Press Reviews
Peter Wohlleben Press Reviews
Praise for Can You Hear the Trees Talking?
WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS
"A fascinating and detailed guide . . . [Wohlleben] has done a remarkable job ensuring that each page tells a complete story, answering questions ranging from how trees know when it is spring to why trees are important in the city." —Science Magazine
"A forest's worth of appealing sidebars, pop-up quizzes with fascinating statistics, and colorful photographs add to a strong subtext: Forest preservation is not just important, but imperative. A tree-treatise treat." —Kirkus (Starred Review)
"[Can You Hear the Trees Talking?] is an outstanding introduction into the world of trees. Highly recommended for students of science, environment, and ecology." —School Library Journal (Starred Review)
"As fascinating and relaxing as a stroll through the woods." —Booklist
"[Can You Hear the Trees Talking] presents a beautifully laid-out walk through the forest with a kindly guide, who points out fascinating sights and intriguing phenomena. Captivating, close-up photos illuminate the engaging text, making this both a superb classroom resource and a strong choice for young browsers." —Publishers Weekly
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About Peter Wohlleben
Peter Wohlleben is the author of several books about the natural world, including The Hidden Life of Trees, The Inner Life of Animals, and The Heartbeat of Trees. His books for children include Can You Hear the Trees Talking?, Do You Know Where the Animals Live?, and Peter and the Tree Children.
A longtime former forester, Wohlleben runs a forest academy in Germany that supports sustainable forest management and teaches adults and children about the many wonders of the forest.
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