Ideal for Hikes, Camping, Birthday Parties and Fun Fall Outdoor Discovery. This activity-filled children's book is created to help kids explore nature & enjoy nature's secrets outdoors, anywhere. Written by a trail-wise Naturalist. With dozens of fun nature observing missions - plus plenty of guided journal pages for saving their discoveries. A creative, educational way to help kids spend more healthy time outside, connect with nature's wonders, and grow outdoor confidence. Not just play or crafts – builds nature skills that last a lifetime. All kids have remarkable abilities for exploring nature – but they don’t come with instructions on how to use them outdoors. This special nature activity book helps young explorers use their amazing senses to safely discover hidden secrets and wonders in the natural world around them. No experience needed. Loaded with easy fun activities to help kids safely observe and explore nature, plus plenty of nature journal pages to fill with drawings, stories, treasures and more. Also includes a Naturalist's Guide for parents, teachers and caregivers, with important tips on how spark natural curiosity, help build outdoor confidence, and learn about the natural world we live in. Perfect for a day in the park, camping, birthday parties, field trips, nature walks, school field trips or just for exploring the backyard. Colorful, fun, kid-tested. An easy go-at-your-own pace nature journal for kids 4-8. Healthy outdoors fun and discovery, great for home and learning environments - Age-appropriate activities, no experience necessary, but nature skills to last a lifetime Our kids know an unbelievable number of brands, company logos and media characters. But what about all the real animals, birds and other creatures just outside, who still share the home planet? How do we help them connect? Let's discover! How many flower colors are blooming now? What do the animals have to eat? How many things with wings can we hear? How many creatures can we find living in the tallest trees? Where's water, and where is it going? For for families, grandparents, nature groups, camps, outdoor interpreters, classrooms or simply for independent discovery outside. A great workbook for nature centers or schools. Note: Pre and early readers will need an older partner to help read and choose activities. Why not give the gift of nature? Let's help kids discover themselves in the natural world they live in. "I love the focus on observation throughout...on children's exploring abilities and the specific ideas for how to use the journal. I think children will enjoy the journal and adults (parents and teachers) will find it a useful guide. It does, indeed, match the approach I advocate for connecting children with nature. Great work!" -- Ruth Wilson, Ph.D., Educator, Author, and National Authority on young children and nature; Children & Nature Network Research Library Curator "I certainly wish I'd had a journal like this when I was a kid. A practical guide on exploring the natural world in which we live, with eye-catching illustrations, ample room to write down discoveries, and much more. You just need to buy this book. Remember to get one for yourself and the other for the young reader because both of you will discover or rediscover the wonders all around." -- Bruce Arrington Wildlife Biologist, Author, Teacher "Nett explains early on that the purpose of this book is to encourage the use of sensory abilities through exploration, and the focus here is specifically on observation. The pages are in full vibrant color with appealing font changes and photography. The activity prompts are simple and engaging and the sectioned journal is absolutely perfect." -- Jamie Michele, Five Stars Readers' Favorite "This is a wonderful book to pick up for anyone heading out into nature. Whether it's camping, hiking, short trips for fun, picnics or whatever, this is a lovely book to take along. It's colorfully illustrated to keep the atmosphere fun and light. The descriptions are short and sweet, and never boring. It invites the reader and encourages them to explore and see what they find, but also offers a bit of support. I can see kids picking this one up and jotting down all sorts of things while on a vacation or trip. Yes, I do recommend this one." -- Bookworm For Kids Stephen Nett is a trail-experienced naturalist, nature journalist and author creating guides and resources for growing happy nature-loving kids. Stephen earned his Naturalist certification from the Univ. of California in Yosemite National Park and manages to spend 40 plus miles a month out exploring dirt trails in wild places, hunting wonders. He is a science editor for a National Laboratory, a member of the National Association for Interpretation, and the Children & Nature Network, lives by a coastal river in a forest rich with wildlife, minutes from Pacific surf, writing nature books and articles. His three grandchi