Homeschooling in the Summer

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce hummingbirds"-- Provided by publisher.

Shows young readers how a citizen scientist learns about butterflies, birds, frogs, and ladybugs.

Explains how to identify various birds by color, shape, behavior, birdcall, and other characteristics.

Provides original designs to create places for children to enjoy and experience the outdoors and nature at home, including child-friendly ponds, unusual sandboxes, paths and mazes, and creative play areas.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of animals and plants commonly found in the yard and how such items as a wagon, hose, and sprinkler work.

"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter, and fall will be included to keep kids engaged all throughout the year. And some rainy day actitiveis will also be presented. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars supplement activities to help put information into geographic, scientific, and/or historical context, to help kids dig deeper and learn more."-- Provided by publisher.

Make a magical garden! Plant a fairy garden in your backyard. Grow enchanting plants. Set up fairy houses and furniture. This book will help you learn how. Make a whimsical and unique fairy garden. Then check out the other books in the Super Simple Gardening series. Dig into the world of gardening.

Presents information and advice on choosing vegetables, preparing a place for them to grow, and then planting and caring for them.

Describes primarily those species of birds which are tropical migrants visiting the North only during the nesting season. Includes suggestions for attracting birds to one's yard.

Explains how to start your own vegetable garden and how to cope with common problems, describing the round of activities from month to month throughout the year.

Develop self-sufficiency skills and explore nature with the activities in this book. Topics covered include: tracking skills; wildlife spotting; foraging for wild food and cooking outdoors; how to light a fire safely (with adult supervision); stargazing, including star maps; outdoor games; nature chase; how to mimic birdsong; how to make whistles and peashooters from elder stems; and much more!

"An introduction to squirrels, their characteristics, habitat, food, life cycle, and threats. Includes a hands-on activity related to wildlife watching"-- Provided by publisher.