Exploring the Rain Forest: Science Activities for Kids

Dive into the Most Vibrant Ecosystem on Earth Exploring the Rainforest invites young scientists to go beyond the pages and into the deep, green heart of the jungle. This comprehensive guide combines fascinating facts about the world's tropical and temperate rainforests with over 40 hands-on activities. From building a "miniature rainforest" in a bottle to learning how to track elusive jungle animals, the book provides a multisensory approach to learning that keeps children engaged and curious.

Anthony D. Fredericks (www.anthonydfredericks.com) is a best-selling and award-winning author who has published 175+ books including an eclectic array of children's books and adult nonfiction. His children's books include "Tall Tall Tree" (CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book), "A is for Anaconda" (National Best Books Award Finalist), and "Desert Night, Desert Day" (Grand Canyon Reader Award - Finalist). His nonfiction adult titles include "Walking with Dinosaurs," "Writing Children's Books," "The Secret Life of Clams," and "From Fizzle to Sizzle." His highly anticipated book ("In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees") will be released on October 10, 2023. Fredericks also writes numerous magazine articles, including a regular blog ("Creative Insights") for psychologytoday.com. Fredericks, professor emeritus of education at York College of Pennsylvania, lives in south-central Pennsylvania.