This post contains ad links. Smashing the walls of a coconut takes some skill! An Egg Is Quiet (Nature Books) is stunningly beautiful and makes a fascinating introduction to the amazing world of eggs. Poetic text and wonderfully informative, it explores interesting facts about eggs that really spark curiosity and imagination. Written by Dianna HuttsContinueContinue reading “An Egg is Quiet”
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Moth – An Evolution Story
The colour of an animal can decide whether it lives or dies. Moth is a story of the peppered moth written by Isabel Thomas, and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. An awe-inspiring story about a speckled and freckled master of disguise. A fight for survival in a world that is changed by humans. Important and a bit sadContinueContinue reading “Moth – An Evolution Story”
Inspired by Wonderland: A Year of Britain’s Wildlife, Day by Day
Red deer, squirrels, dormice, and harlequin ladybirds for Halloween! October is filled with fascinating animals and plants. There is plenty to see and sometimes wildlife is right on our doorstep if we know what to look for and how to look. The book Wonderland: A Year of Britain’s Wildlife, Day by Day by Brett WestwoodContinueContinue reading “Inspired by Wonderland: A Year of Britain’s Wildlife, Day by Day”
A Day at the Beach
Use the beach to spark your imagination! What could be better than lying in silence at the shore, listening to the waves and watching sand grains roll back and forth? Explore beaches and admire seashells while you breathe in the sea air. A day at the beach is a wonderful adventure. It is a greatContinueContinue reading “A Day at the Beach”
Inspired by Plantopedia
This blog post contains affiliate links. Bring the joy of plants to children! Parks, woodlands and gardens are dazzling with interesting plants. There are the stinkers, the air freshers, and the perfumed. Plantopedia: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth (Wide Eyed) by Adrienne Barman has all sorts of plants, from the biggest to theContinueContinue reading “Inspired by Plantopedia”
Inspired by Gentle Giants – Giraffes
Cool Giraffe Neck Twister Game Giraffe Jaws Giraffe Long Tongue Robot Come up with an idea for a giraffe invention. A useful or not-so-useful innovation inspired by the beautiful animals with long gracious necks, dark long tongues and four stomachs to help them digest their food. Illustrate your idea with instructions and diagrams. Build aContinueContinue reading “Inspired by Gentle Giants – Giraffes”
A Beetle is Shy
How would you describe a beetle? Beetles can be colossal or tiny creatures. They can be colourful or plain, friendly and helpful or harmful. Beetles can even be tasty. And telegraphic! During spring, beetles and bugs are everywhere we look outside, and it is the perfect time to explore their amazing skills. AContinueContinue reading “A Beetle is Shy”
The Genius Factor: How to Capture an Invisible Cat
Can you teach a caterpillar maths? Or turn a super-sized cat invisible? Meet the 6th-grade genius and inventor Nate Bannister who every Friday the 13th does three not-so-smart things to keep life interesting. The Genius Factor: How to Capture an Invisible Cat by Paul Tobin is the perfect treat for future inventors. This book isContinueContinue reading “The Genius Factor: How to Capture an Invisible Cat”
The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris
Children may be better at identifying Pokémon characters than real animals and plants but is that really the problem? The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane is a quest to reconnect young readers with the natural world. All over the country, there are words disappering from children’s lives. Today, many words of natural words are slowlyContinueContinue reading “The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris”
Creatures of the Deep: The Pop-Up Book
Awesome inpiration for little innovators! Open slowly this pop-up book and marvel when the exquiste pop-ups pop-out in slow motion. Creatures of the Deep: The Pop-Up Book is a perfect for educational purposes since every pop-up can been seen from all sides. But most of all it is wonderful combination of science, art and paper engineering.ContinueContinue reading “Creatures of the Deep: The Pop-Up Book”
Biomimicry, Pasta and Mind Mapping – Dandelion Magic
Ahhh, you never really know where you might end up when you blow dandelion seeds. Watching the little parachutes dance away in the chilly spring breeze may spark many ideas. Observe, listen, touch, smell and, in some cases, even taste. Creativity, curiosity, and observing the world are exciting ways to bring nature into the classroomContinueContinue reading “Biomimicry, Pasta and Mind Mapping – Dandelion Magic”
Endangered Frogs and Lily Pads – Biomimicry for Young Children
What would you think if there were no frogs to kiss? In stories, frogs are often portrayed as ugly and slimy. When frogs are not hopping off lily pads or croaking”ribbit” in the pond, they are often said to turn into a beautiful prince or princess if you dare to kiss them. And it isContinueContinue reading “Endangered Frogs and Lily Pads – Biomimicry for Young Children”