Hack Your Backyard (Science Buddies)

Getting kids outside and engaging with nature is a lovely concept, but what is there for a parent who needs some structured ideas? Color photos and clear instructions guide you through eight fascinating and manageable science activities. You will need to find leaves, ants, worms, crickets, and pill bugs. It will also be necessary to add some basic supplies such as scissors, a notebook, empty plastic bottles and cardboard tubing. A few things will require adult supervision, such as making a compass with a needle and slicing a cork in two pieces. I liked how the authors stress the importance of leaving the yard how you found it and returning creatures to their homes. ~Sara