The green hour
Subtitle: a daily dose of nature for happier, healthier, smarter kids
By: Todd Christopher
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Trumpeter Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
ISBN-13: 9781590307564
Description: Offering families fun ways to explore nature, the book is a field guide to outdoor adventure--offering activities, fun facts, science lessons, and practical advice for engaging children in outdoor nature play that presents teachable moments and open-ended exploration of the natural world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Discover together; title: Safety first; title: Making the connection; title: Going on a bug safari; title: Looking out for birds; title: Discovering details in the dirt; title: Getting to know trees; title: Attracting butterflies; title: Going for a hike; title: Picking up on tracks and clues; title: Turning over new leaves; title: Seeking out seeds; title: Going wild for flowers; title: Chasing summer bugs; title: Raising monarchs; title: Exploring ponds and streams; title: Having fun with frogs and toads; title: Heading to the sea; title: Blowing in the wind; title: Making the most of gray skies; title: Playing in the snow; title: Investigating the sun; title: Watching the moon; title: Gazing at the stars.