Birds have captured the imagination since the beginning of time. Their ability to fly while we are stuck on the ground has led to many myths and stories about their origins. A book about the wonders of birds will help a child's imagination literally take flight. They will be able to see into the mythical and realistic world of their favorite animals. Birds are so varied in size and color. A book will help them discover that world for themse ...
A child's imagination is a wonderful thing, and it is something that should be nurtured and encouraged. Books about the Wonders of the World, allows children to dream big of far off places, develop reasoning skills, and gain a love of man man and naturally occurring wonders. Books of this nature also help children develop geography skills and deductive reasoning skills. Because of this, books about the Wonders of the World are especially he ...
People who know a lot about child development say that a child's mind is very stimulated by pictures. That is why every child should possess at least one good picture book. Picture books of any given animal life is always a good option for imagination-building purposes. Pictures of spiders in particular almost defy it. There is such a vast variety of the many legged little monsters. Almost alien-like, an image of the creature can stay with ...
The ultimate guide to nature drawing and journaling! A potent combination of art, science, and boundless enthusiasm, the latest art instruction book from John Muir Laws (<i>The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds</i>) is a how-to guide for becoming a better artist and a more attentive naturalist. In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproducti ...
Children learn to use their imagination when they read about things that are new to them and naturally intriguing. Learning about deadly animals sparks the minds of kids as they envision such animals out in the wild and how they hunt and capture prey as kids can create amazing scenarios simply through the use of their imagination once they know some basic information. Kids adore anything about animals and learning about deadly ones is one way to ...
In this innovative and deeply felt work, Bron Taylor examines the evolution of «green religions» in North America and beyond: spiritual practices that hold nature as sacred and have in many cases replaced traditional religions. Tracing a wide range of groups—radical environmental activists, lifestyle-focused bioregionalists, surfers, new-agers involved in «ecopsychology,» and groups that hold scientific narratives as sacred—Taylor addresses a ce ...
This book depicts the wonder of the world of Spiders in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these fascinating creatures: their anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following spiders are featured: * The mysterious Black Widow * The dangerous Brazilian Wandering Spider * The shy Brown Recluse Spider * The deceptive Crab Spider * The fun-loving Jumping Spider * The beefy Tarantula The pictures look great even in b ...
In Walks of a Lifetime in America's National Parks: Extraordinary Hikes in Exceptional Places, Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the joys of hiking. Explaining the why, how, and where to walk and featuring first-hand descriptions of sixty of the nation's great National parks and their best hikes ranging from short day hikes to backpacking treks, and featuring scenic vistas, waterfalls, and information on lodging ...
