Sally Hewitt

Discovering Nature books offer the young scientist a lively introduction to the fascinating world of nature. With easy-to-make projects, he or she will make a bird cake, find hidden creepy crawlies, and spot the footprints left by animals or visitors. By the end of the book, the young scientist will have gained a better understanding of plant and animal life in the garden. The narrative structure is supported by clearly worded text to develop literacy...

"Describes many aspects of Earth's geography, from wildlife to water supplies, that are under threat from climate change and human actions. Offers many hands-on activities for conservation and recycling"--Provided by publisher.

Answers simple questions children may have regarding their sense of touch.

Educates chilren on how to improve their immediate environments, places such as neighborhood schools or parks, and make them cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

Explores why various parts of houses--walls, roofs, windows, floors, and furnishings--are made of particular materials, have certain shapes, and perform specific functions.

"Discusses different types of maps, how they are used, and how they represent geographical areas. Includes hands-on activites"--Provided by publisher.