After working for a decade as a magazine and book editor, Kris Hirschmann embarked on a 20-year freelance career writing books for children and young adults. She is constantly inspired by her own children, who let her see the world through a child's eyes every day. She lives just outside Orlando, Florida.
MARTA ANTELO graduated with a Fine Arts degree in Valencia, where she was born. After graduation, she moved to Madrid, where she works as a freelance illustrator. She brings delicate textures to her illustrations. Her client list includes: The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Kids, and Scholastic.
Foreword
SUMMER
Trees in Summer
Leaf Types
What's in a Leaf?
Activity: Leaf Rubbing
On a Pond
Below the Surface
Activity: Peek into a Pond
Activity: Pond in a Cup
Minibeasts
Activity: Watching Minibeasts
Out and About
The Forest at Night
Shelters
Activity: Build a Shelter
AUTUMN
Autumn Fruits
Danger! Poison!
Activity: Berry Painting
Seeds
Nuts
Activity: Nut Collecting
Autumn Leaves
Activity: Leaf Wreath
Activity: Leaf Art
Breaking It Down
Fungi and Lichen
Activity: Spore Prints
Migration
WINTER
A Sleeping Forest
Below the Ice
Activity: Slowing Down
Winter Adaptations
Activity: Follow That Animal!
Evergreen Trees
Down to Earth
Activity: Scents of Nature
Activity: Bark Rubbing
Winter Treasures
Activity: Stay Warm!
Activity: Steamy Hot Drink
SPRING
Signs of Spring
Budding Branches
Common Flowers
Activity: Sprouting Seeds
Activity: Flower Pressing
Rivers, Streams and Creeks
Activity: Twig Racing
Activity: Build a Dam
Animal Tracks
Activity: Plaster Casting
Activity: Photo Safari
Animal Homes
New Life
Activity: Build a Bird's Nest
Activity: Three in a Row
Sounds of Spring
Notes for Parents and Teachers
Index