Hug a Tree and Other Things to Do Outdoors With Young Children

Suggests projects and activities designed to teach children about observation, ecology, and nature

Dr. Bob Rockwell is a Professor and Program Director of Early Childhood Education (Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville). He has extensive experience as a writer and trainer in science, nutrition, and child development, and parent involvement. Dr. Bob Williams is a Professor of Science Education (Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville). He is currently directing a National Science Foundation grant developing materials on river studies for use by high school students. Elizabeth Sherwood has worked with young children in a variety of early childhood and alternative school settings. She is Coordinator of the AT RISK Pre-Kindergarten Program in Collinsville, Illinois. These three authors have previously co-authored three other books: Everybody Has a Body, Mudpies to Magnets: A Preschool Science Curriculum, and More Mudpies to Magnets.