Backyard (One Small Square)5 reviews Donald M. Silver W H Freeman & Co, 1993 ...a treasure-trove for the young explorer. + Excellent for getting kids interested in being outdoors + Wonderful! + Wonderful book for this summer when "there's nothing to do!"             The Kid's Book of Weather Forecasting: Build a Weather Station, 'Read the Sky' & Make Predictions! ...3 reviews Mark Breen, Kathleen Friestad Williamson Publishing Company, 2000 Kid's Weather + This author has actually met a child + good book Fabulous! Mark Breen's new book helps kids and grown-ups understand how the weather works. He gives great instructions on how to build weather instruments. He gives lots of hints for predicting the weather, including looking out the window. The Weather Man's Song is a hit!             The Moon Book3 reviews Gail Gibbons Holiday House, 1998 The Moon Book + An excellent way for young minds to learn about the moon + Good informational text. Very factual information written on the level of a 1st-4th grade child. Good to use in the classroom in conjunction with a unit on space.             John Muir: America's Naturalist1 review Thomas Locker Fulcrum Publishing, 2003 A true work of art John Muir: America's Naturalist is a picture book created and illustrated by Thomas Locker for the express purpose of biographically informing young readers naturalist John Muir's wisdom and values with respect to wilderness preservation. Beautiful full-color reproductions of Locker's richly ...             Bird Egg Feather Nest4 reviews Maryjo Koch Stewart, Tabori, & Chang, 1992 Snipets of bird information beautifully illustrated in detai + lovely book + Bird Egg Feather Nest + Breathtaking Nature Illustration             Crinkleroots Guide To Knowing Animal Habitats (Crinkleroot) Aladdin, 2000 Crinkleroot is an expert at finding animals because he knows where to look for them. In his jeep Crinkleroot covers a lot of ground, spotting over eighty different wildlife species in wetlands, woodlands, grasslands, drylands, and more. Along the way, readers will learn tips for finding wildlife in their own neck of the woods.             A Log's Life4 reviews Wendy Pfeffer Aladdin, 2007 Read this book and then take a walk in a forest! + Non-fiction books + A Nature Center Must Have + Georgeous Ecology/ Life Lesson             Pond (One Small Square)2 reviews Donald M. Silver W H Freeman & Co, 1994 One Small Square -- Pond + Nothing But Nice Things to Say About It This is one of the best books in a spectacular series that represnts the world, particularly to the young child, as a place of science, high drama, and magic. The magnificent illustrations of Patricia J. Wynne, the world-renowned natural history artist, pull the reader into the world of the small ...             Country Living Gardener A Blessing of Toads: A Gardener's Guide to Living with Nature (Country Living ...3 reviews Sharon Lovejoy Hearst, 2007 A Blessing of Toads + Another quality Lovejoy book + Delightful Reading I have collected an entire gardening library so besotted am I with this gender of reading and gardening. This book is a treasure! Clearly the best reflection on nature in your garden I have ever had the pleasure to read. Amusing and full of directions and advise this book should never be put away ...             Hollyhock Days : Garden Adventures for the Young at Heart2 reviews Sharon Lovejoy Interweave Pr, 1994 A lovely guide from green dreams through secret gardens + Hollyhock Days is like taking a mini-retreat. A companion book to her popular classic "Sunflower Houses," this treasure book also can stand on it's own to give as a gift to children through grandparents...the watercolors range from the whimsical to botanical impressions. I use this as a guidebook when I seek inspiration, good memories, and ...             The Art and Industry of Sandcastles1 review Jan Adkins Walker & Company, 1994 Highly Recommended for anyone who ever built Sand Castles This book is a fantastic introduction to castles and castle architecture as well as clear (with beautifully-drawn illustrations) instructions on how to build sand castles that look like real castles. For anyone who has progressed beyond filling a pail, patting it down, and dumping it on the ...             Talking to Fireflies, Shrinking the Moon: Nature Activities for All Ages5 reviews Edward Duensing Fulcrum Publishing, 1997 Take it from a nature teacher! + after reading I purchased copies for all my nature loving friends + Recommended for kids and adults + A door into nature + A creative collection of nature activities and observations             Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You15 reviews Clare Walker Leslie, Charles E. Roth Storey Publishing, LLC, 2003 Should have ordered sooner + Great inspiration + Great examples, great way to start + Book Review + Very helpful.             Pond Lake River Sea (Maryjo Koch Series)2 reviews Maryjo Koch Smithmark Publishers, 1999 A favorite book - just beautiful! + Entrance to Wonderland I go back to this book time and time again to re-read passages, but mostly to look at the glorious pictures and appreciate all the bodies of water and aquatic life honored in this wonderful book. The artwork is magnificent, and the feeling of the book just makes you appreciate your wetlands so ...             Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture41 reviews Toby Hemenway Chelsea Green, 2001 Gaia's Garden + got my money's worth in one season, for just one technique from this book + permaculture in your own yard + A must have book for the coming end of oil + Inspiration and the tools to go with it             Sandcastles Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Tricks for Building Sensational Sand Creations9 reviews Lucinda Wierenga Harry N. Abrams, 2005 detailed tips, photos, and tools + Nice book + Can't wait to get started! + Sandcastles Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Tricks for Building Sensational Sand Creations + beach sandwiches             Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies and Shortcuts for the Gardener20 reviews Sharon Lovejoy Workman Publishing Company, 2002 a must have + Best Eco-Friendly, Humorous Gardening Book + A playful and practical read! + For My Husband + Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies and Shortcuts...             One Small Square, The Night Sky1 review Donald M. Silver McGraw-Hill, 1998 A fun and informative hands-on astronomy book for kids. The Night Sky is an excellent introduction to astronomy for children. I am a science teacher and have looked at many books preparing for my astronomy unit next year - and The Night Sky will be required reading for my class! Information is interesting and exciting. Stargazing is an essential part ...             The Curious Naturalist: Nature's Everyday Mysteries3 reviews Sy Montgomery Down East Books, 2000 The wonders of your own backyard + A pleasurable read. + Reconnect with the seasons This is a book that I will never lend out. I will buy a few extra copies of it to give away, but I want to keep my copy forever. I found it by searching Amazon for some good natural history books to read in the winter, when I miss my garden. I really lucked out with this one. Sy Montgomery was the ...             Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth (Aspca Henry Bergh Children's Book Awards (Awards))5 reviews Rochelle Strauss Kids Can Press, Ltd., 2004 An Excellent Book + Tree of Life + Tree of Life + Tree of life + Cool