The Green Hour

by Christopher, Todd

• ISBN13: 9781590307564
• ISBN10: 1590307569
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-16
• Publisher: Roost Books

Summary

With the goal of offering families fun ways to explore nature, the National Wildlife Federation offers a field guide and practical advice for engaging children in outdoor nature play. Here are a range of starting points for nature-themed outdoor activities and explorations.

Author Biography

Todd Christopher is the director of Online Media for the National Wildlife Federation’s Green Hour website and their award-winning publications, including Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard, and Wild Animal Baby. He and his family make a Green Hour part of their daily routine, and you often can find him on backyard adventures and hiking trails with his young son and daughter. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Discover Together	p. 9
Safety First	p. 19
Your Own Backyard
Making the Connection	p. 35
Going on a Bug Safari	p. 41
Looking Out for Birds	p. 51
Discovering Details in the Dirt	p. 61
Getting to Know Trees	p. 71
Attracting Butterflies	p. 79
On the Trail
Going for a Hike	p. 87
Picking Up on Tracks and Clues	p. 95
Turning Over New Leaves	p. 103
Over in the Meadow
Seeking Out Seeds	p. 115
Going Wild for Flowers	p. 123
Chasing Summer Bugs	p. 131
Raising Monarchs	p. 137
It's A Shore Thing
Exploring Ponds and Streams	p. 145
Having Fun with Frogs and Toads	p. 153
Heading to the Sea	p. 161
Whatever the Weather
Blowing in the Wind	p. 171
Making the Most of Gray Skies	p. 177
Playing in the Snow	p. 183
Eyes on the Skies
Investigating the Sun	p. 191
Watching the Moon	p. 197
Gazing at the Stars	p. 205
Notes	p. 217
Resources	p. 221
About the Author	p. 225
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