Pelican Pete's Backyard Adventures: Nature Discoveries and Outdoor Fun is a nonfiction children's book written by Frances Keiser that inspires children to get outdoors, explore, and play. Filled with fun facts about nature, observations to make, activities to do, and games to play, all designed to help children connect with nature. In full color with illustrations by Hugh Keiser. For children through middle school. Nature journal pages and teaching standards are also included. Additional journal pages are available free at the PelicanPete website. "From the charming poems and beautiful illustrations, to the fun facts and novel games, the Keisers' new book stimulates young minds about nature's wonders and invites them to explore beyond their own back door." --Bob Wattendorf, Chairman, Get Outdoors Florida! "Computers and TV shows are great resources, but the Pelican Pete series encourages kids to get outdoors and explore where REAL nature resides." --Bill Hilton, Jr., Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History "This nature guide contains just the sort of activities we look for to engage children with the natural world and make them feel a part of it." --Beth Geils, Presidential Award Winner for Excellence in Science Teaching "A book that will help children learn to love and understand the mysteries of nature in their own backyard." --Martin B. Main, Ph.D., UF Professor, Wildlife Ecology & Conservation "An entertaining, educational gift to help youngsters find their place in the natural world." --Preston Robertson, Florida Wildlife Federation "There's so much to learn, discover, and see ..." Pelican Pete's Backyard Adventures is a book created to help readers, big and small, connect with nature. Filled with colorful illustrations, interesting facts, and no-materials-needed activities and games, it offers endless possibilities for anyone wondering what to do when told to "Get Outdoors!" Author, Frances Keiser and illustrator Hugh Keiser created Pelican Pete's Backyard Adventures: Nature Discoveries and Outdoor Fun , to inspire children to get outdoors, explore, and play. Frances Keiser, is a master naturalist certified by the University of Florida, and has over thirty-five years' experience working in wildlife conservation and early childhood education. Her background, coupled with her love for exploring nature, contributes to her writing. Hugh Keiser is a professional artist working in a variety of mediums for over forty-five years. His award-winning art is displayed in public and private collections around the world. A love and appreciation for art, nature, and children led Hugh to create his popular book illustrations. The couple lives in St. Augustine, Florida, in a home surrounded by nature, woods, and wildlife, where they enjoy spending time outdoors with their grandchildren and their inquisitive cat, Tina. With the help of their award-winning books and columns, and through their programs and speaking engagements, the Keisers contribute to environmental education nationwide. The benefit of their work is helping a generation of children connect with nature and get outdoors!