Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Northeast - Fun Activities & Experiments That Get Kids Outdoors

This region-specific workbook introduces children to nature in the Northeast through fun activities and hands-on science projects.

List of contents

About This Book

Get to Know the Northeast

Birds

Geology and Earth Science

Insects and Bugs

Mushrooms and Fungi

Astronomy

Conduct a Backyard Bioblitz

Contribute to a Citizen Science Project

Nature Bingo

Recommended Reading

Glossary

About the Author

About the author

Susan D. Schenck is a naturalist, educator, and artist. After earning an undergraduate degree in biology, Susan taught at several residential outdoor schools throughout the US. She earned an environmental education teaching certificate while teaching in northern Minnesota. She recently moved to Pennsylvania from Rhode Island, where she taught classes at Casey Farm and co-founded the Ocean State Bird Club’s Youth Birding Initiative. Susan loves exploring all the different ecosystems with her students! She and her husband, Matt, call Northwestern Pennsylvania home. She enjoys birding, keeping a nature journal, and is currently training for a century bike ride.

Summary

This region-specific workbook introduces children to nature in the Northeast through fun activities and hands-on science projects.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Schenck, Susan D Schenck, Susan D. Schenck
• Publisher: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.04.2021
• EAN: 9781647551704
• ISBN: 978-1-64755-170-4
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 278 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 420 g
• Illustrations: Color photos throughout
• Series: Nature Science Workbooks for K; Nature Science Workbooks for Kids
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; New York, Maryland, New England, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General