Books included in your package:

#1 LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS
Today's kids are increasingly disconnected from the natural world, says child advocacy expert Louv, even as research shows that "thoughtful exposure of youngsters to nature can... be a powerful form of therapy for attention-deficit disorder and other maladies." Instead of passing summer months hiking, swimming and telling stories around the campfire, children these days are more likely to attend computer camps or weight-loss camps: as a result, Louv says, they've come to think of nature as more of an abstraction than a reality.  Louv argues for a return to an awareness of and appreciation for the natural world. Not only can nature teach kids science and nurture their creativity, he says, nature needs its children: where else will its future stewards come from?

#2 THE YOUNG NATURALIST
This book is an introduction to nature study for complete beginners.  There is much more to being a naturalist than simply collecting and identifying animals and plants.  This book shows how to set about collecting, observing and experimenting in the natural world.  There are lots of activities and projects to do and ideas for going further.  This book is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to take up a fun new hobby. (our copy of this book has a much different cover, but same author)

#3 TAKE A WALK WITH BUTTERFILES AND DRAGONFLIES
A unique adventure into the world of butterflies in your own backyard, schoolyard or local park. Discover how to find, identify and attract butterflies and where to look for eggs and chrysalises. Step into the fascinating world of dragonflies and learn how to find, observe, and identify them.  For ages 8 and up.

#4 TAKE A TREE WALK
Readers learn how to find, identify and observe the trees they find in their own backyard, schoolyard, or local park. A self-guided odyssey packed with interesting facts, funny stories, beautiful photographs, illustrations and field guide information. Sidebars include new words with definitions and pronunciations and personal stories by the other kids. Complete with plenty of space and instructions for taking field notes, drawing maps, sketching discoveries, this is a great solo, family, classroom, or group outing! Meets or exceeds many State and Federal Environmental Education standards and initiatives.  (Our copy had cover shown as a dust jacket which was torn, so we removed it)