Discover Nature at Sundown (Discover Nature Series) [Paperback]

Elizabeth P. Lawlor (Author), Pat Archer (Illustrator)

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To start off her guide to nocturnal explorations, Lawlor offers introductory lessons on sensory awareness, using smell and sound, as well as sight, to track the most exciting events in nature at night. Her recommendations for a well-stocked exploration kit include binoculars, bug boxes, notebooks, plastic bags, and a sense of adventure. Most of the book consists of interesting facts about specific creatures of the night, such as owls, bats, skunks, opossums, fireflies, and frogs, and observational and exploratory activities. It's terrific to have a nature guide that adults and older children can enjoy. Lawlor is the author of two previous books in this series, including Discover Nature Close to Home (1993). Denise Perry Donavin

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811725278
• ISBN-13: 978-0811725279
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,168,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Night-time Nature Study, March 4, 2001

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N. C. Derham "MacBeth Derham" (Floral Park, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discover Nature at Sundown (Discover Nature Series) (Paperback)

Here's a nifty book about the animals and plants that hunt and forage, mate and mingle, and attract pollinators at night. The author takes us to a realm of amazing smells and eerie sounds that one only finds after dark, and shows us who's "who-ing." Rather than limit the reader to brief discussions of nocturnal mammals and birds, this author begins with flowers then heads through some insects and the vertebrates. She lets us in on the secret lives of these species, with information on feeding habits, mating, rearing the young, and more. Animals covered in depth include: Owls, frogs, moths, fireflies, bats, opossums, crickets and grasshoppers, raccoons, and skunks. The relatives of these animals are also mentioned. With maps and clearly written charts, she makes it easy for the novice nocturnal hunter to find the species in different habitats. The author also includes a few demonstrations (like sugaring for moths) and suggestions for furthur observations. The text is accompanied by well labled line drawings of important anatomical features--skulls, antennae, ears--and the chapters include equipment lists, suggested "hunting" places, and helpful hints. Especially helpful were the charts on owl pellets and the tadpole development table. Great for family outings, homeschools (where learing never stops for night) and nature centers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, September 6, 2003

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merrymousies (Waterford, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discover Nature at Sundown (Discover Nature Series) (Paperback)

Great book focused on nighttime and all that happens as we're generally asleep. There are chapters on plants, owls, frogs, fireflies, moths, bats, opossums, crickets/katydids etc, and raccoons. Book is written in a straightforward way with really interesting facts throughout and things to do to explore further. I kept on thinking "wow" throughout. Excellent book!