Backyard Safaris: 52 YEAR-ROUND SCIENCE ADVENTURES

Kids won't have to hop on an airplane to enjoy these safaris--they can just go to the nearby park, vacant lot, or even their own backyards. From observing earthworms to catching snowflakes, the simple and fun-to-do activities in this engaging book will introduce children to the wonders of nature and inspire them to go on a different safari each week.

All children long for the thrill of being in the dense jungle, surrounded by wild animals and fascinating plant life. Now they can go on a safari any time they want, without having to get on an airplane. They can just go to the nearest park, vacant lot, or even their own backyard. Arranged by season, the 52 simple and fun-to-do activities allow readers to go on a different safari each week. From observing earthworms in the spring to catching--and keeping-- snowflakes in the winter, these adventures introduce youngsters to the wonders of nature by encouraging them to experience it for themselves. Chock full of exciting facts, innovative ideas, and detailed black and white illustrations, this is an indispensable guide for young scientists everywhere.