Nature Cat: Backyard Explorer's Guide

When his family leaves for the day, house cat Fred doesn't sit inside watching the world go by. He becomes Nature Cat, backyard explorer extraordinaire!

Start a lifelong love of nature and science!

Whether you live in a quiet town or busy city, you can discover the great outdoors all around you.

Nature Cat, Hal, Squeeks, and Daisy help kids ages 6 to 9 answer questions like: Why do birds tweet? What's to love about mud? And when can you see a rainbow?

Find and draw plants, animals, and other things that make up the environment. Plus, learn to make DIY tools to help you look even closer at nature. Make an underwater pond viewer, create a small compost bin, and more! You'll also help nature by conserving water and growing a seed.

This full color, 80-page activity book is packed with facts, inspires outdoor play, and sparks curiosity.

The pullout poster reminds kids to keep exploring. This is the must-have book for any Nature Cat fan or nature explorer!

Nature Cat airs twice daily on PBS!

Jesse McMahon, content producer for Nature Cat, holds a master's degree in journalism, and brings to the team more than a decade of experience in research and writing in print media and educational publishing. She telecommutes from Maine, where she lives with her husband, son, two dogs, and numerous chickens. McMahon's other TV credits include content brief writer for Cyberchase and science consultant for The Magic School Bus Rides Again. McMahon's byline has also appeared in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, ProPublica, and the Investigative Reporting Initiative at Northeastern University. Her commitment to volunteer work in environmental advocacy and deep respect for the natural world are passions she is delighted to transfer to young viewers and readers.