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The children's book of wildlife watching / written by Dan Rouse ; [illustrations by Abby Cook].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2024]Edition: First American EditionDescription: 96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744098266
  • 0744098262
Other title:
  • Wildlife watching
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
What is wildlife? -- Types of wildlife -- Day and night -- Animals in action -- Food chains -- Green spaces -- Wild vs unwild -- Food and drink -- Safe shelter -- Plant life-- Sharing spaces -- Activity: design a wild space -- Minibeasts -- Insect life -- Garden minibeasts -- Minibeast habitats -- Activity: study minibeasts -- Minibeast profiles -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Reptile and amphibian habitats -- Reptile and amphibian life -- Activity: pond dipping -- Reptile and amphibian profiles -- Birds -- Birds throughout the year -- Birds' food and drink -- Shelters and nests -- Activity: build a nest -- Bird profiles -- Mammals -- Where to find mammals -- Mammals' food and drink -- Mammal habitats and shelters -- Bats -- Activity: mammal tracker -- Mammal profiles -- Watching wildlife -- Tracking wildlife -- Community wildlife.
Summary: Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction New 590.7234 R863 Available 33111011474802
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction New 590.7234 R863 Available 33111011360167
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction New 590.7234 R863 Available 33111011161706
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A fun, engaging wildlife-watching book for kids, full of information, tips and craft craft activities to attract and help your outdoor friends.

Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative wildlife book for children aged 5-9.

Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this engaging introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker.

This fascinating wildlife book for kids includes:

- A delightful and simple introduction to wildlife and what we can do to help them.
- Hands-on activities and upcycling projects for children to get involved in.
- Informative and factual text accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.
- A range of projects that encourage children to enjoy spending time outdoors.

Get to know wildlife with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help you get up close to them. Children aged 5-9 can study minibeasts, go pond dipping, or create a mammal tracker. They can even design their own garden, with tips on planting the right plants to create a safe space for animals.

More in the series

If you like The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching, why not try The Children's Book of Bird Watching for spotting and identifying feathered friends?

"Contains material previously published in How to attract wildlife to your garden (2023)"--Colophon.

"Tips for spotting nature outdoors"--Cover.

Includes index.

What is wildlife? -- Types of wildlife -- Day and night -- Animals in action -- Food chains -- Green spaces -- Wild vs unwild -- Food and drink -- Safe shelter -- Plant life-- Sharing spaces -- Activity: design a wild space -- Minibeasts -- Insect life -- Garden minibeasts -- Minibeast habitats -- Activity: study minibeasts -- Minibeast profiles -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Reptile and amphibian habitats -- Reptile and amphibian life -- Activity: pond dipping -- Reptile and amphibian profiles -- Birds -- Birds throughout the year -- Birds' food and drink -- Shelters and nests -- Activity: build a nest -- Bird profiles -- Mammals -- Where to find mammals -- Mammals' food and drink -- Mammal habitats and shelters -- Bats -- Activity: mammal tracker -- Mammal profiles -- Watching wildlife -- Tracking wildlife -- Community wildlife.

Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker.

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