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The night sky — October 2023
For thousands of years, humans have looked to the night sky and followed the stars, planets, comets and other objects to tell them when it was time to plant or harvest. Many early structures, such as Stonehenge, served in part as a solar or lunar calendar. The night sky is an easy way to explore…
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September 2023 Fall
Fall is a time we see many changes in nature. Leaves change colors, animals prepare for winter and frost may greet us in the morning as temperatures get cooler. It is an excellent time for getting outdoors. How do you know it is fall? Author: Ruth Owen Age: 4-8 Nonfiction Series: Signs of the Seasons…
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August 2023 Amphibians
Amphibians are animals that spend at least part of their life in water, can live in both the water and on land, have a backbone, and get their body temperature from the local heat. Common amphibians include frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. The Hidden Life of a Toad Author: Doug Weschler Age: 4-8 Photographic depiction…
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July 2023 — Backyard mammals
Many wild animals like living near humans because of the ease of finding food and shelter. Below are some of the wild animals that may live near you. How Many Squirrels are in the World Fiction Author: Ben Gundersheimer Illustrator: Marcos Almada Rivera Age: 3-7 This is primarily a book about counting up to 20. …
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Invertebrates
Invertebrates are animals that do not have a spine or backbone. They range from spiders to worms to octopuses. Invertebrates Author: Melissa Ferguson Nonfiction Age: 4-8 Smithsonian Little Explorer series A look at the wide variety of invertebrates that are found at the National Zoo. Good photography and fun facts are given for each creature. …
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May 2023 – Reptiles
Reptiles are animals with back bones with skin of scales, bony plates or both. Their main distinguishing feature is they are cold-blood. This means they cannot control their own body temperature but must get warmth from the sun and move to the shade to cool down. Reptiles include snakes, turtles and crocodiles. Reptiles Author: Kari…
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March 2023
Role models — nonfiction Role models can inspire us. They show us what is possible. They may take several different paths to working with and protecting nature. The great thing about role models is they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, nationalities and beliefs. What they have in common is a love of nature. Anyone…
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February 2023 — Foraging
Once we were all foragers. Some people continue to forage as a cultural tradition while others enjoy eating wild foods. Foraging is one way to appreciate the abundance and diversity of life in nature. Watercress Author: Andrea Wang Illustrator: Jason Chin Fiction Age: 8-10 Caldecott Award Winner Tags: Caldecott, foraging, tradition, plants, fiction A reluctant…
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