This Nature-Spotting Guide is the ideal illustrated guidebook to help children discover and appreciate the natural world around them. With this and a pair of binoculars, they will learn everything about the wonderful birds and wildlife in England. The book offers over 250 things to look for in one handy book, with enchanting illustrations of birds, bugs and other animals, plus trees and flowers to look out for.
Don’t let children get too close to wildlife, to allow creatures to live in peace. Don’t use magnifying glasses etc to explore insects, as this can harm them in strong sunlight. Also don’t play birdsong near other birds, as this can confuse and attract predators.
Learn to spot:
- Amphibians & reptiles (frogs, toads, newts, grass-snakes)
- Hedgerow flowers (dog rose, cow parsley, herb Robert, dead nettle, honeysuckle, blackberry)
- Garden bugs (butterflies, common earwigs, hoverflies, black ants)
- Woodland trees (beach, ash, oak, yew, sweet chestnut, wild service)
about the authors
Sam Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire and studied English at Cambridge University, and now writes books for children. Kirsteen Robson has written or edited over 300 children’s books, with a background in Christian publishing.
