Gibbs Smith - Kid’s Guide to Backyard Trees
Turn every walk outdoors into an exciting adventure with A Kid's Guide to Backyard Trees! Packed with fascinating facts and colorful illustrations, this engaging field guide helps young nature lovers identify 40 of the most common trees found across the United States and Canada using their bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Children will discover how trees grow, learn about their unique characteristics, explore why they play such an important role in our environment, and even complete a fun DIY leaf identification activity. With a tree-spotting log, glossary, and easy-to-follow information, this portable guide is perfect for curious explorers, homeschool lessons, nature walks, and outdoor family adventures.
Key Features:
- Learn to identify 40 common North American trees
- Uses bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds for easy identification
- Includes fascinating facts about tree life cycles and ecosystems
- Features a glossary of tree-related terms
- Includes a tree observation log and DIY leaf identification activity
- Bright, full-color illustrations throughout
- Encourages outdoor exploration, STEM learning, and environmental awareness
- 96 pages
- Recommended for ages 6–8
Care Instructions:
- Wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth as needed.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Keep away from excessive moisture to help preserve the pages.