Brett Ortler, author of Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Midwest, shares with readers his love for nature. His fervent hope is that kids will get outside, observe, learn, and protect the nature of the Midwest. In today’s post, Brett shares how to teach kids to raise...
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When you think of the amazing animals in this world, you may picture large, furry critters such as bears or moose. Yes, there are many crazy cool critters. In fact, there are about 5,000 mammals in the world. But at this time of year, when I...
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In today’s post, Adventure Publications author and editor Brett Ortler talks to us about taking the kids on a natural Easter egg hunt. We at Adventure Publications hope all of our readers and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the...
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The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, eco-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts these creatures and, more importantly, helps them thrive....
Read MoreAt the park, in the garden, or on a walk, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jaret C. Daniels’s best-selling butterfly field guides, Butterflies of the Northwest features only species seen in Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Butterflies of the Northwest...
Read MoreFrom its miraculous metamorphosis to the intricate wing pattern, the butterfly has fascinated people and cultures around the world for millennia. In today’s post, Jaret C. Daniels, author of Vibrant Butterflies, shares with us the life cycle of a butterfly. All butterflies go through a life...
Read MoreButterflies capture our imaginations. From the miraculous metamorphosis to their intricate wing patterns, these amazing insects inspire feelings of wonder and adoration. Butterflies are among the most charismatic and widely recognizable insects in the world. Their beauty and allure have fascinated people and cultures for millennia. Many are...
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In today’s blog post, Stan Tekiela shares with us the intriguing world of the Monarch Butterfly. There are so many amazing and marvelous aspects of nature. Take the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), for example. This may be the most familiar and recognized butterfly in North America,...
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