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Find peace and belonging in nature with this meditative guided
journal for suburban and urban dwellers—without leaving your own
neighborhood. Everyone knows that being in nature makes you feel
less anxious, more centered, and at peace. But what if—like
most North Americans—you live in a suburb or a city and can’t
go into the great outdoors every day? Expert naturalist Andrea
Debbink will show you that nature is all around you, even in the
densest metropolis, and will teach you how to find wildness in a
city sparrow, beauty in a roadside dandelion, and stillness on a
park bench. Organized by month, this guided journal
encourages you to center yourself in the cycle of the seasons
through: Nature-inspired meditation exercises Outdoor activities
and crafts Flora and fauna trackers Weather charts Urban foraging
tips Thrive Where You’re Planted will train you to notice and
appreciate the wonder of the natural world where you least expect
to find it: in your very own habitat.
We share this beautiful planet we call home with countless living
creatures, from monarch butterflies and falcons to koalas and
dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the
growing threat of climate change. Featuring seven categories of
animals, this handbook offers a roadmap for change and an
invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts,
hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities. Each section
includes biographies of adventurers, scientists, and artists from
all over the world who used their passion and skills to become bold
allies for nature. As the second of two illustrated middle grade
guides, The Wild World Handbook: Creatures seeks to empower young
readers to appreciate and protect Planet Earth and its inhabitants.
Inside you will find: Seven Categories of Incredible Creatures
Fourteen Inspiring Biographies Seven Kid-Friendly DIY Activities
Seven Fun Field Trips And much more! Series Overview: The Wild
World Handbook is a middle grade series featuring stories of
environmental stewardship, creative activities to engage with the
natural world, and real stories of inspiring outdoor adventurers,
scientists, and artists. The first book covers the world s varied
habitats and ecosystems and how to preserve them. The second book
covers the earth s creatures and how to protect them.
Climate change will be a defining issue facing Generations Z and
Alpha but research shows that awe is a more powerful motivator for
action than fear. With that idea in mind, this handbook is a
hope-filled, awe-provoking middle-grade guide to environmental
stewardship and the diverse habitats we call home. By inspiring
readers with real stories and wonders from the natural world, this
book aims to empower the next generation of conservationists and
outdoor explorers. In its pages, readers will find inspiration,
actionable advice, and diverse tales of adventure and hope about
people who had incredible encounters with nature and then did
something about it. Readers are encouraged to discover that no
matter where they live or how they choose to engage with nature,
they have the significant ability to act on its behalf. Featuring
stories of environmental stewardship, creative activities to engage
with the natural world, and real stories of inspiring outdoor
adventurers, scientists, and artists, this book will explore the
world s varied habitats and how to preserve, appreciate, and
celebrate them. Series Overview: The Wild World Handbook is a two
book middle grade series featuring stories of environmental
stewardship, creative activities to engage with the natural world,
and real stories of inspiring outdoor adventurers, scientists, and
artists. The first book will cover the world s varied habitats and
ecosystems and how to preserve them. The second book will cover the
earth s creatures and how to protect them.
Middle school is a time of change, when things begin to look
different and assumptions start to be questioned, and today more
than ever it's tough to know what to believe. This unique and
timely book won't tell you what to think--that's up to you!--but it
will show you how to think more deeply about your own life and
current events. Covering a wide range of subjects affecting the
world today, including human and animal rights, social media, cyber
bullying, the refugee crisis, and more, THINK FOR YOURSELF will
help you to learn how to ask questions, analyze evidence, and use
logic to draw conclusions, so you can solve problems and make smart
decisions. Each chapter of the book covers one key step in the
critical thinking process, and includes a real-world example to
help convey the importance and relevance of every step: Ask
Questions: If you want to be a critical thinker, it helps to be
curious. It's normal to wonder about the world around us. Some
questions are big, and some are small. Sometimes questions can
spark debate and argument. All critical thinking starts with at
least one question. Gather Evidence: First, find information--from
making observations to interviewing experts to researching a topic
online or in books. Then make connections and draw conclusions.
Evaluating Evidence: Smart thinkers evaluate the importance,
accuracy and relevancy of the information they gather. Getting
Curious: Consider other points of view, examine your own point of
view, understand the power of emotion, and practice empathy. Draw
Conclusions: The final step in the critical thinking process, this
is based on reason and evidence. Revisit your original question,
review the evidence and what you've learned, and consider your
values. And remember: critical thinking doesn't stop when you've
reached a decision. Learn how to discuss and debate other points of
view. Then keep growing. Sometimes you might change your
mind--that's OK, too! Featuring profiles of real-life inspiring
young critical thinkers from around the world, checklists, quizzes,
and activities, THINK FOR YOURSELF is a clever and fun illustrated
guide that teaches middle schoolers that even young people can make
a difference in the world just by thinking smart and understanding.
INCLUDES: Your Turn: activities to help connect ideas to readers'
lives Quizzes Profiles of inspiring young critical thinkers A
Reading List for Young Thinkers Teacher's guides Plus a table of
contents, index, and glossary for easy searching
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