Backyard Critters and Creatures

How far can a Jumping Spider jump?
What insect slurps its meal like it’s drinking a malt through a straw?
What animal pretends to be dead, even stinking like a dead body, to stay safe from predators?

Nature is amazing! The world around us is filled with different creatures and critters in every size, shape, and color you can imagine. There are tiny insects almost too small to see crawling around in plants, birds and animals in the trees and shrubs, all kinds of things that fill the air around us as they fly and buzz about. You don’t have to go far to discover this amazing world. All you have to do is step right outside your door! This new release encourages kids to put on their adventure cap, grab their sense of curiosity, and discover the amazing world of nature right in their own backyard.

Written to reinforce concepts taught in elementary school science curriculum, this fun and interactive book combines stunning photographs, explorer tips, and fun facts and will get your kids to turn off the TV and discover adventure right outside their door. Each page features a different creature covering the different species of the animal kingdom including animals, insects, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Your child will learn:

Beautiful full color photos
Glossary of terms and concepts
What these creatures look like
Where they can find them
How they behave
What they eat
Size and weight
Fun facts
Explorer tips for enjoying nature safely
Learning about nature should be fun and this book is designed to help children learn as they enjoy the world around them.

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