Hands-On Nature: Information and Activities for Exploring the Environment with Children (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781584650782)

Revised and Expanded Edition This long-awaited revision of a popular book provides information and activities to assist educators and parents in exploring the local environment with children. Grouped around five themes (Adaptations, Habitats, Cycles, Designs of Nature, and Earth and Sky), fact-filled essays introduce each subject, followed by field-tested, experiential activities that engage students in learning about the natural world. With complete instructions and background information for teaching over 40 natural science units, and scientifically accurate drawings illustrating each topic, this easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated, up-to-date environmental education handbook both enables novice leaders to teach nature subjects successfully and offers creative new approaches for experienced educators.

Author: Jenepher Lingelbach
ISBN-10: 1584650788
ISBN-13: 9781584650782
Publisher: University Press of New England
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2000
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 11.05h x 8.51w x 0.97d

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2001 pg. 42 - Outstanding
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2002 pg. 301