helena Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 This one I got for free!! Someone here recommended it to me years ago: Gardening Wizardry for Kids http://www.amazon.com/Gardening-Wizardry-Kids-Patricia-Kite/dp/0812083628/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314224874&sr=1-1 Pet Bugs http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Bugs-Catching-Keeping-Touchable/dp/047131188X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314224936&sr=1-1 Sow and Grow http://www.amazon.com/Sow-Grow-Gardening-Book-Children/dp/1584796731/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314225029&sr=1-1 This book is SO cute!! It's broken down by the months, which I love because it kind of takes the pressure off to get it done quickly. I noticed the author has a few other books that look nice. I'd love to hear about anything new and exciting you've found for nature study (books or otherwise). :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Gardening Wizardry for Kids This book is great! I love the information it gives about the history of each plant. Very informative! I actually pull out correlations to go with history studies. The two books in my signature are what we're primarily using for nature study this year. The first is a guide to creating your own field guide. The second is a month-by-month guide to what to look out for in nature. This book would be even better for someone with four true seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 This book is great! I love the information it gives about the history of each plant. Very informative! I actually pull out correlations to go with history studies. The two books in my signature are what we're primarily using for nature study this year. The first is a guide to creating your own field guide. The second is a month-by-month guide to what to look out for in nature. This book would be even better for someone with four true seasons. Oooo thanks! I'm going to have a cup of tea and check out your links. We're in So. Cal. so our 4 seasons are subtle compared to a lot of other areas. :001_smile: Here's another one I found over the summer: The Seaside Naturalist http://www.amazon.com/Seaside-Naturalist-Guide-Study-Seashore/dp/0671765035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApronMama Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 My current favorite is Nature in the Neighborhood, by Gordon Morrison. Makes walking out the door in a suburban neighborhood much more interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 My current favorite is Nature in the Neighborhood, by Gordon Morrison. Makes walking out the door in a suburban neighborhood much more interesting! My library has it! I love nature book series, they all look great. Thanks :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I recently got Let's Go Outside! and I can't wait to start using it! It is full of games and projects that my kids will love...we just have to wait until it is below 100 degrees outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 THose titles look great! I had not seen them before. I have roots, shoots, buckets and boots here and bought the seaside naturalist last year when we planned to move to the ocean(going to use it while planning our vacation next year). On my wish list is I love dirt and hollyhocks and honey bees. Of course the there is the stand bys I have Handbook of Nature study, and pocketful of pinecones. I think I am going to buy this one next, it just looks so beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 My current favorite is Nature in the Neighborhood, by Gordon Morrison. Makes walking out the door in a suburban neighborhood much more interesting! Two other nature/garden books I really like for city dwellers are On Meadowview Street by Henry Cole and Garden in the City by Gerda Muller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapmom3 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 We have enjoyed Take A City Nature Walk. It'a part of a series. Others are Take a tree Walk, Backyard Bird Walk, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thank you everyone for the ideas. I bought the bug book for a penny. I remember using that book with my youngest son :-) I'm working my way through Rod and Staff volume 1 God's Marvelous Works. It's nature study in textbook form. Short lessons. Read and regurgitate. It's the right thing for right now. I'm tired and just not getting anything done that isn't super structured, short and easy. The bug book is a perfect supplement for the 1st unit. I have volume 2 in the mail. The student manual is in Florida and the teacher manual shipped, but with no information. I do hope these don't get lost in the storm :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexa Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks for sharing everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I agree, thanks! I'm checking my library to see which of these title they carry. My biggest score for the summer was this 1920's nature set I picked up at our library book store: http://www.amazon.com/Trees-nature-library-Julia-Rogers/dp/B00086OK16/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314405297&sr=1-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 My current favorite is Nature in the Neighborhood, by Gordon Morrison. Makes walking out the door in a suburban neighborhood much more interesting! We love this book. I wish there was one like it but meatier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Here's one I'd like to buy: Enid Blyton's Nature Lover's Book http://www.amazon.com/Blytons-Nature-Lovers-Centenary-Fiction/dp/0237535688/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314475794&sr=1-1 Has anyone used this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hey, that looks cute -- I'm going to check it out of my library and take a look at it! You find the coolest stuff, seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here's one I'd like to buy: Enid Blyton's Nature Lover's Book http://www.amazon.com/Blytons-Nature-Lovers-Centenary-Fiction/dp/0237535688/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314475794&sr=1-1 Has anyone used this? That's the one I posted above that is probably the next one I am going to buy. It just looks to beautiful to not buy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I checked out Blyton's book from the library. It is indeed quite cute. It is composed of 2 stories per month with three children going for nature walks with their neighbor (an adult man, not another kid, who knows about nature). There are also some activities, poems, and a section of birds and trees to know. Most illustrations are in b&w, some color, all drawings (not photos). It is England-specific, as this is where the kids are walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 My favorite online resource, (free) http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/index.html We are using the botany resources right now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke Salad Annie Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'll add one more book to the list. The Long Ago Lake, a Book of Nature Lore and Crafts by Marne Wilkins is about the author's years spent exploring the outdoors while growing up in Wisconsin. The crafts which are detailed in the book would be great for CM-style handicrafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 THose titles look great! I had not seen them before. I have roots, shoots, buckets and boots here and bought the seaside naturalist last year when we planned to move to the ocean(going to use it while planning our vacation next year). On my wish list is I love dirt and hollyhocks and honey bees. Of course the there is the stand bys I have Handbook of Nature study, and pocketful of pinecones. I think I am going to buy this one next, it just looks so beautiful I remembered your recommendation on Roots, Shoots... when I saw it in the library book shop! $2!!! It looks great, I can't wait to use it! Thanks :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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