Discover the magic of waking up to a bright, sunny day, the ground covered with a fresh blanket of snow. This story encourages children to use their imaginations to explore the natural world right outside their door.
Something's going down at the Gorilla Villa, and King Big Daddy wants all the gorillas at the villa. Pronto! So gorillas on scooters and pogo sticks and even hot-air balloons have go to go-go gorillas or they'll miss the big surprise!
Learn how to read the secret language of animal tracks. Find out how to tell how fresh tracks are, which animals made the, how fast they might have been traveling, and more.
When Monkey proclaims that it is his birthday, all the other jungle animals protest, claiming instead that it is Earth Day and telling Monkey what he should do to honor this special day.
"It's a beautiful day, let's go outside! Let's go for a walk to see what we find..." Children and parents are invited to join in a winter walk, discovering different animal tracks and the creatures that made them along the way. Aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 8, verse and illustrations are designed to spark the reader's interest in learning more about the outdoors and the creatures that live there in the snowy winter.
What animal was here? Can you solve the mystery? Study the picture and read the clues to figure out who left each set of tracks. Then turn the page to find out about animals from around the world. Watercolor and collage illustrations show the many kinds of trails that animals leave behind in mud, snow, and sand.
Who hasn't gone for a winter walk in the woods only to come upon a mystery of hoof or paw prints left on the snow. Hap Gilliland gives us clues so we can decipher the silent language of animal tracks. He has illustrations throughout of the tracks and the animals that left them. Incidents from his long years of experience in the wild, and the numerous mysteries he eventually solved, make for entertaining reading.
Engage your child in outdoor play, nature outings, and environmental explorations. Chase and be chased in a game of capture the flag. Use the power of the sun to craft your own shadow prints. Explore the stars on a late night walk. Create a field guide to your neighborhood. Through 52 ideas—some classic and some new—Let's Go Outside! offers a range of activities perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Whether you're in the country, the city, or anywhere in between, this book is sure to help you get outside—and run, dance, hike, or camp—with your preteen. Sections of the book include: • Back to Basics: Reconnecting with twists on traditional games and activities such as Capture the Flag • Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: Picnics, doing homework outdoors, and socializing opportunities outdoors • Outdoor Adventures: Canoeing, biking, and camping • Environmental Experiments: Ways to explore how nature works