Jenette Restivo – författare

When a child walks down a city block, they might see a natural wasteland. A sea of gray with no signs of life. A solitary, sickly, over-pruned tree confined to a square of dirt penned in by concrete. However, what a child might not see are the precarious but sturdy squirrel nests above their heads at the tops of gnarled and crooked trees. The perches of raptors on the tallest buildings. Rookeries for pigeon chicks nestled on parking garage ceiling beams. The white drippings under a tree cavity that give away an owl tucked inside. Or the crevice in a rock wall leading to the cozy nook of a family of rodents. In fact, most cities are teeming with nature if you know where and how to look. City Safari will teach middle grade readers just that. It will equip children with the perfect tool for visualizing their city’s natural side—revealing a world of urban wildlife hidden in plain sight.Part natural history guide, part training manual, and part hands-on fieldwork guide, Wild in the Streets will take readers on a quest through the wilds of their city, leaving them with lifelong naturalist skills.

Go exploring with 50 outdoor activities for toddlers!Nature is full of sights, sounds, and textures to fascinate toddlers and engage their growing minds. Encourage them to discover the world around them with this book of hands-on nature activities. From Rainy Day Puddle Stomping to Rock Stacking and Creating a Bird Feeding Station, your little one will practice key skills as they build a love of the great outdoors.- Learning in action—Watch as your toddler begins to ask questions, recognize cause and effect, sort objects, and develop their motor skills.- Anytime and anywhere—Most of these activities only take about 20 minutes, use basic household items, and can be done in your backyard, your local park, or around the neighborhood.- Every part of nature—Dig into activities that teach toddlers about weather and seasons, soil and rocks, creatures and critters, and green things that grow!Get little ones excited to get outside w ith The Nature for Toddlers Activity Book.