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Writing About Nature: A Creative Guide 2 reviews
John A. Murray
University of New Mexico Press, 2003
An excellent skill improvement guide
+ Not just for writing about nature.
Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, Writing About Nature: A Creative Guide by John A. Murray deftly teaches aspiring nature writers diverse exercises and examples with which to hone the communication skills of anyone who has experienced nature and the outdoors and yearns to share what they ...
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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
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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 ...
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Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide7 reviews
Cathy Johnson
North Light Books, 2007
Beautiful & inspiring
+ Beautiful Guide with Practical Tips
+ A treasure!
+ Beautiful Guidance
+ Appreciating and Capturing Nature
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Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning : A Story for Mother Culture 15 reviews
Karen Andreola
Charlotte Mason Research & Supply, 2001
Should've read years ago
+ Every parent should have a copy!!
+ A delightful book about nature studies
+ Absolutely fabulous book
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National Geographic: Really Wild Animals - Dinosaurs and Other Creature Featuress 3 reviews
Dudley Moore
Nat'l Geographic Vid, 2005
Reviewing Really Wild Animals - a National Geographic program
+ 3 yr olds can't get enough of this video
+ Lots of Dinosaur Roars and Creepy Animals
I have two grandsons that dearly love anything to do with Dinosaurs and animals of that nature. This was a gift for Easter and it was a big hit. I received it in about 4 days so I really cannot complain about that. I will use Amazon in the future and always do if I need something that I think ...
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Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less5 reviews
Jean Potter
Jossey-Bass, 1995
A MUST for Home Educator's
+ Nature in a Nutshell -- good for kids, parents, teachers, camp counselors
+ Great Kids Book!
+ Potter Scores
+ Nature in a Nutshell
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Nature Journaling: Learning to Observe and Connect with the World Around You6 reviews
Clare Walker Leslie, Charles E. Roth
Storey Publishing, LLC, 1998
I was inspired!
+ Lots of great information
+ Get Close to Nature
+ Go for it!
+ Go on. Be an explorer!
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Parables from Nature (Yesterday's Classics)7 reviews
Mrs. Alfred Gatty
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
A challenging gem...
+ Parables of Nature
+ Great!!!
+ Beautiful stories with a beautiful message.
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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...
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Kid's Gardening: A Kid's Guide to Messing Around in the Dirt/With Seeds, Shovel1 review
Kevin Raftery, Kim Gilbert Raftery
Klutz, 1989
KidsGardening: A Kids' Guide to Messing Around in the Dirt
What a wonderful book to use as a guide in teaching your children how to garden. The illustrations are adorable and the instructions are clear and easily understood by young gardeners. Don't let the reference to a calendar mislead you (as it did me). This book is spiral bound for easy use and ...
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Kids Container Gardening : Year-Round Projects for Inside and Out5 reviews
Cindy Krezel
Ball Publishing, 2005
Absolutely fabulous!!!!!
+ A Wonderful Read
+ A Mom's Choice Awards Honoree!
+ Offers 17 different gardening projects with kids in mind
+ Creative and Enjoyable!!!
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The Everything Kids' Nature Book: Create Clouds, Make Waves, Defy Gravity and Much More! (Everything Kids ...1 review
Kathiann M. Kowalski
Adams Media, 2002
Gift to a friend's daughter
I gave my friend's daughter this book for her 10th birthday. She is very out-doorsy and this book seemed perfect for her. As I looked at it prior to giving it to her, I thought some of the things seemed a bit young for her but I think she will still enjoy it.
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Great Gardens for Kids (Hamlyn Gardening S.)3 reviews
Clare Matthews
Hamlyn, 2005
Beautiful, inspirational book
+ An Absolute Favorite
+ A Colorful and Inspirational Creative Ideas Book
This book is a delight for the eye, even if you never get around to translating any of the very many ideas for child-friendly gardens into reality. However, the suggestions are so inspiring that you will itch to create them in your own back yard - whether a rope spiderweb for climbing or a grass ...
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Pond2 reviews
Donald M. Silver, Patricia Wynne
McGraw-Hill, 1997
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 ...
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Original Backyard Scientist: Experiments That Kids Can Perform Using Things Around the House Ages 4-122 reviews
Jane Hoffman
Backyard Scientist, 1987
Educational Excellence!
+ Backyard Scientist
This is an awesome book. My kids (4,6,9,11) were not at all interested in science, but once I propped the book up and started with a simple experiment (vinegar and baking soda!) they were intrigued and inspired to want to try other experiments. We've even picked up Volumes 2 and 3. I highly ...
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The Kids' Nature Book: 365 Indoor/Outdoor Activities and Experiences (Williamson Kids Can! Series)4 reviews
Williamson Publishing Company, 1996
Excellent classroom tool!
+ Inspired Ideas
+ Great for kids
+ Lots of Fun for elementary-age kids!
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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.
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Into the Field: A Guide to Locally Focused Teaching (Nature Literacy Series Vol. 3) (Nature Literacy Series ...2 reviews
Clare Walker Leslie
Orion Society, 2005
I OVERCAME SEEING THE END OF OUR PLANET THROUGH THIS BOOK
+ like a field guide of ideas in your book
INTO THE FIELD IS A VERY HELPFUL BOOK. IT SPECIFICALLY GIVES HOW TO LOOK OUT OF A WINDOW AT A
LANDSCAPE AND SKETCH THE SCENE. IT PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF THIS WORK. IT GIVES HOW TO CONDUCT A
FIELD TRIP WITH CHILDREN INTO NATURE AND HOW TO RECORD WHAT THEY SEE AND DISCUSS WHAT THEY LEARNED. THE ...
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National Geographic: Really Wild Animals - Totally Tropical Rain Forest3 reviews
Dudley Moore
Nat'l Geographic Vid, 2005
great product
+ Animals of the Rainforest
+ Elementary kids will love it
I bought this for my grandson,who is 7 and he loved it.The 3 year old loves it as well.It is very educational and fun for the whole family.It is interactive with questions asked throughout with games.The photography is stunning.I plan on getting others in this series right away.The adults enjoy it ...
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