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The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms Paperback – Illustrated, July 21, 2010

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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 554 ratings
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Clare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in between. Guiding children through inspiring activities like sketching wildlife, observing constellations, collecting leaves, keeping a weather journal, and watching bird migrations, The Nature Connection encourages kids to engage with the world outside and promotes a lifelong love of nature.

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    6 - 10 years, from customers
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    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    7.38 x 0.88 x 9.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Storey Publishing, LLC
  7. Publication date
    July 21, 2010
  8. ISBN-10
    1603425314
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1603425315
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A practical, engaging and inexpensive guide that makes nature study fun and relevant to everyday existence, The Nature Connection is a book that will get the entire family involved in discovering all the exciting things taking place outside the house.

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Nature Detectives Wanted!
Step outside and look around! You'll notice many curious things you never knew were happening, no matter where you live. Full of fun ideas for what to look for and do every month of the year and with plenty of room to record what you find, The Nature Connection is your guide to exploring and discovering the wonders of the natural world all around you.

"In a time when most kids know more about the Amazon rain forest than their own backyards, Clare Walker Leslie's terrific new book will open a whole new world." -- Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods

"What better way to go through the year than looking at and wondering about nature with your kids! A great activity book for budding naturalists." -- Elizabeth Kolbert, author, Field Notes from a Catastrophe

"If I could choose one person to be my child's Rachel Carson-esque grandmother, then I'd choose Clare Walker Leslie. But if Clare wasn't available in person, then I'd want my grandchildren to have this book." -- David Sobel, Director, Teacher Certification, Antioch University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC; Illustrated edition (July 21, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1603425314
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1603425315
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.88 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 554 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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We love this nature journal! It's a great addition to our homeschooling. There is an issue where the moon phases are wrong on one page but correct on another but not a huge issue for us since the rest is so nice.
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ckaufman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun family nature journaling!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
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I bought this book to use over the summer to nature journal with my 2 kids. I ended up buying one for each of us as it is a consumable item (you actually write in the book). I was looking for something with drawing and journaling prompts as that is one of my weak areas- how to get my 9 and 10 yr olds to think and see more thoroughly what is around them and get them to spend more than 10 mins on a drawing and say they are done. This book really fits that criteria! We also use a Strathmore 5X8 in sketch book that we take on our hikes since this book is bit big to pack. I do think a smaller format would be amazing to be able to pack on hikes! I personally have loved reading through this and engaging in the prompts. The kids' desire to take time and ponder nature is still laborious but this book has definitely helped. We all work on the same page and can encourage and discuss as we go. The illustrations are gold, too! They are actually simple enough to recreate which is a great exercise in perspective and simplicity. We often just try to copy the drawing in the book to grow our drawing skills without the added pressure of drawing something new. This process really helps build our confidence. I would recommend this book to anyone wants their eyes and ears opened to the nature around them.
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M Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Descriptive, and Interactive Teaching Guide
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2014
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As a Park naturalist I am always looking for new books that help bring a child outside and ignite their curiosity and joy about Nature. My niece had a summer job at a child day camp and her specific responsibilities included setting up several Nature stations that groups of children would visit and engage in activities that would enhance their appreciation of the wood and the natural history all around them. She asked me for reference books that would help her plan out her summer as well as which activities would work for different age groups. I suggested this book as a good basic book to get her started.
It breaks down according to seasons and activities to use according to what is occurring in nature at that time. The activities do not require a ton of expensive materials but instead ask the instructor and child to use their imaginations and creative abilities. This includes that child that will say "I can't draw" or something to that effect. These activities use each child's ability…to find a leaf, a rock, listen, use their senses to bring nature home in a basic but memorable way.

My niece used this book all summer long and told me she considered it an invaluable aid. It went back with her to college.
I highly recommend this book for all…whether you are a teach, naturalist, parent, or camp instructor. It is a lovely way to bring a person closer to the woods and nature no matter their age or background.
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Raven19
5.0 out of 5 stars Big hit with the kids, fabulous fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2018
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My three kids (ages 5, 8, and 10) LOVE this book, my only regret is that I didn't buy more than one! They've been making copies of pages to write in and taking it everywhere together. I love that they're picking up subtle changes in their surroundings, and today their favorite thing is the tips about drawing birds and flowers. They've been enthralled with this book for about 5 days now and I can see it being a favorite for quite some time
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beautifulbookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring activities for young naturalists!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
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This is very cute! I'm an outdoor educator and thought the exercises were inspiring for curriculum/discussion. Starts with a simple breakdown of what a naturalist is, how to get started nature journaling and has lots of general and seasonal activities for observing the cycles of nature with facts thrown in.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Really beautiful and lots of information + gorgeous sketches
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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Really beautiful and lots of information + gorgeous sketches!! It makes us want to get outside and explore! :) I am using this book with my kindergarden / 1st grader as part of our homeschool curriculum. We are adapting it to her needs, but really its best for probably 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade. In a year or two when my daughter fully grows into this book we'll be able to do so much more with it - in the meantime, though, we are still loving it. My ONLY complaint is that the author seems to be from the far north east, so her seasonal activities do not match Texas weather at all. For example, she focuses on water in the summer whereas we are saving that section for next spring because summer is SO dry here. And in September she focuses on things getting ready to hibernate, etc. whereas in Texas September is still high 90's outside. So this would be PERFECT for anyone in the north, but requires a bit of adapting if you're in the south. Not a big deal, but I do drop it one star. I wish she'd matched her calander of activities with a more "moderate" US climate that would not require SO MUCH modification for us southerners!
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SunrizDC
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Book for Children of All Ages
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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Our 11 yo loves this book. He carries it with him to work in or just for inspiration for his own nature projects. He now loves to take observation walks with pencils and paper to draw what he sees, sketching trees, flowers, birds, butterflies, etc. He later makes connections with other books he has to determine what kind of plant or insect, etc, that he saw. I like that this book is encourages his creativity as well as his curiosity. There is a section for each month with projects and information that children, or anyone, might find interesting. Snowflakes, as an example, show different kinds of crystals. Activities are simple enough for young children to understand but also something that an older child could delve into more deeply, such as making a nature treasure map to show where a bird nest is or a path of daisies or a river or trail. With almost 300 pages, there is plenty to keep a child engaged.
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Cruse
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and easy to use!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
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I love the way this makes learning together so simple and gives us so much to think about. It was just the guide I needed to encourage my family to learn together as we explore nature!
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KATHRYN CLARKE
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible monthly education
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2024
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What a wonderful book for kids of all ages! The monthly sheets are my favorite thank you!
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Sharon Wall
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic to get kids outdoors!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2013
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I bought this for my whole family to use and was really impressed with the quality of the writing and suggestions. We started of using the introduction and are now working our way through spring and the book takes you through a whole year. Nice cover which is ideal for taking outdoors and the quality of the paper inside is good for filling in the sections where you can record your sightings. We take this with us on nature walks and trips to the woods and will eventually become both a reference book and a keepsake of our days out.
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Genevieve
5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure for Nature!
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2021
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This book is fantastic! Quality content which it seems is based on 30 years of experience! It allows any youngers and olders one to discover nature in a very personal way. Connection with nature is inevitable by following the workshops offered in this workbook.
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mamafred
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete satisfaction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2011
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The Nature Connection is a great book - i bought it for my 9 year old grand-daughter to keep her occupied while she stayed with us, and she loved it. There is so much of interest in it that I'm sure she'll continue to use it for a long time.
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Brittaya
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2016
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This is a pretty great book. Lots of ideas contained within to help you and your children connect with nature. Lots of information inside, and I enjoyed the little prompts to get your kids thinking about the things they're learning.
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