Mystery readers are excited to dive into Cary Griffith’s book Cougar Claw and so are we. Find out what awaits you in this second book in the Sam Rivers Mystery Series. Enter our GIVEAWAY listed at the end of this post for a chance to win...
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Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That’s the idea behind our new Nature Baby series of board books—currently exemplified in four books. Find out more about these titles and share the fascinating world of nature with infants, toddlers, and...
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In his new book Bald Eagles: The Ultimate Raptors, Stan Tekiela documents the majesty of these great birds. Today we take a look at the Bald Eagle as the perfect nest builder. The Bald Eagle is well known for its impressive large nest, known as an...
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In today’s post, Erika Zambello, author of Backyard Discovery & Science Workbook: South, tells us about the state bird of each southern state. Why are state symbols important? Because they tell a story! By voting on symbols, elected officials and citizens are highlighting what makes their states—and...
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George Miller, author of Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Southwest, tells us about the state gems of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, western Texas, and southern Utah. Many southwest states have state gems, minerals, rocks, or fossils, but you may not have heard or know about all of...
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In his book Rocks & Minerals Backyard Workbook, Dan R. Lynch features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of rocks and minerals, including granite, sandstone, gemstones, and more. Plus, more than a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, then you need Michigan Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by native Michigander Kathryn Houghton leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It’s packed with more than 300 of the...
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Mushrooms are a common sight throughout the damp coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Robert Niese, author of Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Pacific Northwest, tells us all about it. Most fungi, like the cap mushrooms you can buy in the grocery store, are decomposers that...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, then you need Missouri Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by Brian Blair leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It’s packed with more than 150 of the Show-Me State’s...
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Bugs are amazing little creatures. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate―even in your backyard or at a nearby park. In his book Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, author Jaret C. Daniels features more than 20 simple,...
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