Backpack Explorer: On the Nature Trail

Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 to 8. From worms, birds, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, young explorers learn what to look and listen for wherever they are — whether in a nature preserve, an urban park, or a suburban backyard. Seek-and-find lists, on-the-trail art projects, and discovery games get kids engaged in hands-on learning about nature, and a real pull-out magnifying glass helps them get a close-up glimpse of leaf veins, seed pods, and tiny insects. Filled with activities, checklists, and stickers, this interactive nature guide belongs in every kid’s backpack.

By the Editors at Storey Publishing. Located in North Adams, Massachusetts, Storey Publishing specializes in books on natural health and wellness, farming, sustainability, food, gardening, crafts, nature, and children’s activities.