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Discover Nature in Winter (Discover Nature Series)

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I always wondered what happened during winter - how does so much spring forth in springtime when its so quiet over the winter. This book gives us a terrific foundation for understanding all that. There are chapters on trees and what's going on inside them, "winter weeds," insects and how they overwinter in their different forms, and mammals and what they're doing to survive. Its just so absolutely amazing. There are activities throughout the book as well so it doesn't need to be just a nice winter read but a nice chance to get outside and explore too!

I purchased this book as part of my growing homeschooling resource library and am thrilled with its quality and inspiring nature-study ideas.

Bundle up in something warm and go explore the winter world outside. This guide provides information on all sorts of interesting seasonal topics as well as some great activities for kids and parents to try together for hands-on learning. Instead of being stuck inside, get out and take advantage of winter's lessons: examine snowflakes, measure snowfall, look for abandoned squirrel and bird nests, identify trees without the help of their distinctive leaves, catalog animal tracks, and feed neighborhood birds to start.

Part nature guide, part textbook, and part activity book, this really does offer a unique take on nature in winter that looks at more than just the snow.