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Outdoor Book (Usborne)
SKU
067907
ISBN
9780794539689
Grade 1-5
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Description
Take the classroom outdoors! Well-illustrated, clear instructions for activities, and helpful background information make this an excellent science supplement or a wonderful resource for a Charlotte Mason homeschooler. Beginning with an introduction on how to use the book, tools for outdoor learning, safety tips and how to protect nature, the rest of the book then divides into 6 sections. These sections include Exploring ponds, Rivers and Seas; Discovering Wildlife; Into the Wild; Out in all Weather and Night Explorer. A sampling of activities includes bouncing stones, damming a stream, forming a footprint trap, being a tree detective, creating wildlife art from items found in the woods, pitching a tent and making a campfire, cloud spotting and forecasting, stargazing and much more. Includes a dedicated website for interactive activities and worksheets. Index and helpful glossary. 64 pgs. HC. ~ Deanne
Publisher's Description of Outdoor Book (Usborne)
This book has lots and lots of activities to do outdoors, wherever you are or whatever the weather by the sea or on a riverbank, in the woods, in your garden, when it's sunny or raining, or even at night. Activities include making a shelter from branches and leaves, going on a nighttime nature walk, marking out trails to follow, making your own map, exploring a rock pool, and even cooking on a campfire.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Usborne |
| Grades: | 1-5 |
| ISBN: | 9780794539689 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |
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