Nature Smart

by Diehn, Gwen; Krautwurst, Terry; Anderson, Alan; Rhatigan, Joe; Smith, Heather

• ISBN13: 9781402705151
• ISBN10: 1402705158
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Main Street

Summary

Kids will get in touch with Mother Earth--and see how to save her, too--with 150 illustrated, truly terrific nature-friendly projects. There are things to do for every season of the year, crafts that use recycled materials, and activities that encourage youngsters to investigate the natural world. Fantastic color photos capture real children happily working on the projects, and every project mixes fun and learning. A cute cat wind vane will show which way the wind blows, and a pretty barometer in a painted jar captures changes in air pressure; fabulous facts on weather provide additional interesting information. Take advantage of the great things that grow by making candies with fresh mint leaves or vinegars with just-picked herbs. Plus: a pocket sundial, a sweet smelling grass mat, a "desert in a jar," and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 12
Seasonal Nature Projects	p. 14
Sweet Smelling Grass Mat	p. 16
Earth's Never-Ending Water-Go-Round	p. 19
Rustic Wren House	p. 20
Bird Drinking Fountain	p. 22
Recycled Kite	p. 24
The Wings' of a Bird; Kissing and Spishing for Birds	p. 26
Pressed Flower Lamp Shade	p. 28
Butterfly & Moth Hatchery	p. 29
Mix a Mess of Midnight Moth Goop; What Makes a Moth ... a Moth?	p. 31
Accordion-Fold Nature Journal	p. 33
Seashell Wind Chime	p. 35
What Are Seashells and Where Do They Come From?	p. 36
Fern Picture Frame	p. 37
Willow Whistles	p. 38
Hey, Bud!	p. 41
Garden Edge Bricks	p. 42
Stepping Stones	p. 45
Watching Bugs and Other Small Critters	p. 47
Mint Leaf Candies	p. 48
Herbal Vinegars	p. 49
Rose Petal Jam & Decorated Lid	p. 50
Incredible (But True!) Hummingbird Facts	p. 52
Garden Trellis	p. 53
Hooray for Flying Fur!	p. 56
Garden Markers	p. 57
Wild Vegetables	p. 58
Potpourri	p. 59
Fancy Covers for Potpourri Jar Lids	p. 61
Why Do Flowers Have Colors and Different Shapes?	p. 62
Fish Print T-Shirts	p. 63
Fins, Gills, and ... Yipe! What's That Stripe?	p. 65
Twig Wreath	p. 66
Blackberry & Onion Skin Dyes	p. 68
Daylily Leaf Hat	p. 70
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