On a nature hike with her class, young Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.

Explores the different natural habitats--forests, rain forests, grasslands, deserts, cold regions, oceans and rivers--and the plant and animal life that exists in each. Includes related activities and word lists.

"When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to start. But over the years, the land became so much more than a building site; it became the birthplace of their two sons, the main source of family income and food, and ultimately, both classroom and home for their children. Having opted out of formal education,...

Explains how to observe and explore plants, animals, and their interactions in your own backyard.

"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. Nature-deficit disorder: the alienation of children from the natural world. Louv provides a one-of-a-kind practical guidebook with tips not only for parents eager to...

From the estuaries of the East Coast, to the urban rivers of our cities, to your own backyard, get ready to share in the adventure. Through field notes, pack lists, and natural history lessons on a diversity of species, join in the exploration or wetlands, meadows, woodlands, and beaches. Each project includes the surveys and studies of young community scientists who are dedicated to exploring nature and helping to protect the natural world.

112 activities are organized by season and include every aspect of the natural world.