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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Practical interests & handicrafts > Gardening: general interest
Bursting with fun fingerprinting ideas, this colourful activity
book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colours. Decorate
the garden scenes with dragonflies, squirrels, birds drinking from
a fountain and much more. There are simple instructions showing how
to fingerprint each animal and the book has a spiral binding so
that it lies flat.
Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation
of Earth stewards The School Garden Curriculum offers a unique and
comprehensive framework, enabling students to grow their knowledge
throughout the school year and build on it from kindergarten to
eighth grade. From seasonal garden activities to inquiry projects
and science-skill building, children will develop organic gardening
solutions, a positive land ethic, systems thinking, and instincts
for ecological stewardship. The world needs young people to grow
into strong, scientifically literate environmental stewards.
Learning gardens are great places to build this knowledge, yet
until now there has been a lack of a multi-grade curriculum for
school-wide teaching aimed at fostering a connection with the
Earth. The book offers: A complete K-8 school-wide framework Over
200 engaging, weekly lesson plans - ready to share Place-based
activities, immersive learning, and hands-on activities Integration
of science, critical thinking, permaculture, and life skills Links
to Next Generation Science Standards Further resources and
information sources. A model and guide for all educators, The
School Garden Curriculum is the complete package for any school
wishing to use ecosystem perspectives, science, and permaculture to
connect children to positive land ethics, personal responsibility,
and wonder, while building vital lifelong skills. AWARDS FINALIST |
2019 Foreword INDIES: Education
This title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a
seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful
spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides
an engaging introduction to this important life skill.
Explore the treasures of botany and learn about the many amazing
species of the world: from plants with medicinal properties, toxic
ones, flowering beauties or ones thriving at the bottom of the sea.
This is an anthology of illustrations from the 17th and 18th
centuries, when scientific illustrations were a necessity to the
development of science, prior to the invention of photography. The
high quality vintage images are accompanied by informative text
from biologist Carmen Soria and has been created in partnership
with the National Museum of Natural History in Madrid, Spain.
Discover the botanical world from your armchair, and pull out your
favourite posters to frame and display.
Introduce your little one to Bob and Ginger, two adorable guinea
pigs who love gardening! Bob and Ginger will show little ones how
to grow fruit and vegetables in this sweet children's book. It's
perfect for encouraging children aged 3-5 years to spend more time
in the garden. Visit Bob and Ginger in their beautiful garden
filled with vibrant red strawberries, glossy green spinach, pretty
purple aubergines, and more! From clearing the garden of weeds and
planting seeds to learning how to make compost and finally
harvesting their crops, kids will love following their
green-fingered gardening adventures! A rainbow of fruit and
vegetables come to life through vibrant, distinctive illustrations.
The sweet, simple text and exciting storyline ensure that young
readers stay engaged. Packed with lots of opportunities for
meaningful parent-child interaction, this delightful gardening book
is perfect for growing little gardeners! Inside this engaging
children's book, you'll find: - Humorous and engaging story -
Adorable guinea pig characters with vivid personalities - Colourful
illustrations bring the garden to life - Features practical
information and fun facts about gardening Go on a Glorious
Gardening Adventure It takes more than just seeds and water to
create and care for your very own garden! Kids will discover the
ups and downs of gardening with Bob and Ginger. From battling slimy
slugs munching on their vegetables to pesky pigeons diving for
their strawberries, this animal picture book teaches children about
the natural world. This charming board book also features fun facts
and tips about gardening, such as instructions on how to make
compost, a calendar of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and how to
protect strawberries from pigeons. It's the ultimate gift for kids
who love gardening and to encourage a love of nature.
Down where worms wriggle and microbes squirm, there's a whole world
waiting to be discovered... Under Your Feet delves beneath the
Earth's surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there.
Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling
size of the humongous fungus - the biggest organism in the world.
Learn how one handful of ordinary soil contains more organisms than
there are people on Earth, and carry out experiments using dirt
from your own back garden. Under Your Feet offers you the
opportunity to expand your knowledge of the natural world and
soil-dwelling creatures big and small. Bursting with colourful
illustrations and photography, this is the perfect book for budding
young plant experts, animal fanatics, and geologists, and anyone
who is curious about the ground we walk on.
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