Laura Stroup – författare

Nature School is your destination for kid-friendly nature learning, where you can explore the natural world through engaging reading, beautiful illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities.*2023 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Honor Book**2023 American Scientist Holiday Gift Guide Selection*Kids need a break from screens now more than ever. Screen-free time spent exploring and learning about the outdoors makes for happier, healthier, smarter kids. And playing in nature gives kids confidence and independence, promoting creativity and teaching responsibility. With Nature School, all ages will enjoy connecting with nature and becoming inspired to discover the wild places around them.Travel through five of earth’s largest biomes, studying plants, animals, and their adaptations for survival—and learn hands-on through nature experiments explained in each lesson.From the arid desert to the salty seashore, investigate extraordinary ecosystems, discovering the role of predators and prey and learning about life cycles, climate, landscape, and more.Inside you’ll find more than 30 hands-on activities designed to reinforce learning and spark creativity, including:Bark & Leaf Rubbings – explore tree diversity by creating textured art.Desertscape Diorama – model how plants and animals survive in harsh environments.Salt Dough Seashells – craft realistic shells while learning about marine life.Tornado in a Bottle – demonstrate weather patterns in a fun experiment.Nature Journaling – practice observation skills and reflection outdoors.Whether you’re looking for an educational activity book, a tool for homeschool science, or a way to inspire outdoor play, Nature School is the perfect guide to help kids connect with nature while having fun.The Nature School series is an engaging and interactive collection that inspires kids to explore the natural world through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts. Designed to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love for outdoor learning, each book combines kid-friendly science facts with fun DIY projects, scavenger hunts, and vibrant illustrations to make nature education exciting and accessible. Perfect for young explorers, homeschoolers, parents, and educators, the series encourages children to connect with their surroundings, whether in their backyard, a local park, or beyond.Also available from the series: Nature School: The Workbook; Nature School: Planet Earth; Nature School: Planet Earth: The Workbook; Nature School: In the Garden, and Nature School: In the Garden: The Workbook.

Make learning fun and engaging with Nature School: The Workbook, a hands-on, write-in companion activity book to the award-winning Nature School.Created for children ages 6 to 12, this workbook will get them thinking and keep them coming back for more! Your kids will love completing games, puzzles, and short nature lessons while creating a record of what they’ve learned.Over 100 FUN activities—Dive into art, science, reading, logic, geography, and more.Learn anytime, anywhere—Bring Nature School: The Workbook with you to the great outdoors, in the car, to school, or while you’re spending time at home.Let them show you what they know—This workbook gets children excited about learning and gives them the opportunity to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Explore the plants, animals, geography, and landscape of 5 distinct global biomes: temperate forests, deserts, seashore, grasslands, and wetlands. Complete activities about climate, seasons, life cycles, anatomy, and so much more.  The Nature School series is an engaging and interactive collection that inspires kids to explore the natural world through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts. Designed to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love for outdoor learning, each book combines kid-friendly science facts with fun DIY projects, scavenger hunts, and vibrant illustrations to make nature education exciting and accessible. Perfect for young explorers, homeschoolers, parents, and educators, the series encourages children to connect with their surroundings, whether in their backyard, a local park, or beyond.Also available from the series: Nature School; Nature School: Planet Earth; Nature School: Planet Earth: The Workbook; Nature School: In the Garden, and Nature School: In the Garden: The Workbook.

A beautifully illustrated, hands-on introduction to Earth science that helps children ages 6–12 understand how our planet works—and why it matters.Nature School: Planet Earth invites young learners to explore the world beneath their feet and the universe beyond their skies through engaging bite-size facts, vibrant illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. From the vastness of space to the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystems, this accessible guide makes complex scientific ideas clear, memorable, and fun.Building on the award-winning Nature School approach, the book introduces children to planet Earth through both physical and life science lenses, helping them see how geology, atmosphere, energy, and living systems work together to make life possible. Each chapter concludes with practical, screen-free activities that encourage observation, experimentation, and discussion—ideal for homeschooling families, classrooms, and independent learners alike.Inside, children will explore:Earth’s place in the universe, including the Milky Way galaxy, our solar system, and Earth’s relationship to the Sun and MoonThe structure and composition of Earth, from its size and shape to gravity, magnetic fields, and geographic featuresEarth’s atmosphere, covering weather, climate, atmospheric layers, and what we see in the day and night skyThe conditions that support life, including natural resources, energy flow, latitude and longitude, and life cyclesEarth as an interconnected community, with clear explanations of ecosystems, biomes, food webs, biodiversity, and an ever-changing planetDesigned for children ages 6–12, Nature School: Planet Earth makes Earth science approachable, relevant, and meaningful. By combining foundational science concepts with hands-on learning, the book helps children not only understand how our planet works—but also develop a lasting appreciation for the systems that sustain life on Earth and our place within the wider universe.The Nature School series is an engaging and interactive collection that inspires kids to explore the natural world through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts. Designed to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love for outdoor learning, each book combines kid-friendly science facts with fun DIY projects, scavenger hunts, and vibrant illustrations to make nature education exciting and accessible. Perfect for young explorers, homeschoolers, parents, and educators, the series encourages children to connect with their surroundings, whether in their backyard, a local park, or beyond.Also available from the series:Nature School; Nature School: The Workbook; Nature School: Planet Earth: The Workbook; Nature School: In the Garden, and Nature School: In the Garden: The Workbook.

A fun, write-in Earth science workbook packed with games, puzzles, and hands-on activities that help children ages 6–12 learn by doing.Nature School: Planet Earth: The Workbook is an engaging, activity-filled companion to Nature School: Planet Earth, designed to reinforce key Earth science concepts through play, problem-solving, and creative exploration. With more than 100 interactive activities, this workbook turns learning into an active experience—inviting children to write, draw, observe, and think critically as they build a personal record of what they’ve learned.Created for curious kids ages 6–12, the workbook blends science, art, reading, logic, and geography into short, approachable lessons that encourage independent learning. Games, puzzles, prompts, and challenges keep children motivated while helping them absorb foundational concepts about our planet and its place in the universe. Its flexible, portable format makes it easy to use at home, in classrooms, outdoors, or on the go.Inside, children will explore:Earth’s structure and geography, including landforms and physical featuresThe atmosphere and natural resources that make life possibleEcosystems and the diversity of life on EarthEarth’s place in the universe, connecting planetary science to the wider cosmosDesigned to be used on its own or alongside Nature School: Planet Earth, this workbook gives children meaningful opportunities to demonstrate what they know—building confidence as well as knowledge. By combining fun, write-in activities with real scientific concepts, Nature School: Planet Earth: The Workbook helps young learners develop curiosity, comprehension, and a lasting appreciation for the planet they call home.The Nature School series is an engaging and interactive collection that inspires kids to explore the natural world through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts. Designed to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love for outdoor learning, each book combines kid-friendly science facts with fun DIY projects, scavenger hunts, and vibrant illustrations to make nature education exciting and accessible. Perfect for young explorers, homeschoolers, parents, and educators, the series encourages children to connect with their surroundings, whether in their backyard, a local park, or beyond.Also available from the series: Nature School; Nature School: The Workbook; Nature School: Planet Earth; Nature School: In the Garden, and Nature School: In the Garden: The Workbook.

Introduce young learners to the fascinating ecosystems of gardens through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts.Nature School: In the Garden is an exciting and interactive guide that helps kids explore the wonders of the natural world right outside their door. Through hands-on learning, this book introduces children to the magic of the garden—where plants thrive, pollinators buzz, and soil teems with life.Perfect for kids who love to explore, this book covers essential topics like plant life cycles, composting, beneficial insects, and seasonal gardening tips. The engaging, easy-to-follow format encourages curiosity and helps children connect with nature while developing a deeper appreciation for the environment. Inside, you’ll find:Fun experiments and DIY projects: Grow seeds, create nature journals, and make your own compost.Garden scavenger hunts and observation activities: Learn to identify plants, insects, and pollinators.Kid-friendly science facts: Explore how plants grow, why bees matter, and what makes soil healthy.Beautiful illustrations and engaging design: The pages bring nature to life with vibrant visuals and step-by-step guides.Whether you’re looking for an educational activity book, a tool for homeschool science, or a way to inspire outdoor play, Nature School: In the Garden is the perfect guide to help kids connect with nature while having fun.The Nature School series is an engaging and interactive collection that inspires kids to explore the natural world through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts. Designed to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love for outdoor learning, each book combines kid-friendly science facts with fun DIY projects, scavenger hunts, and vibrant illustrations to make nature education exciting and accessible. Perfect for young explorers, homeschoolers, parents, and educators, the series encourages children to connect with their surroundings, whether in their backyard, a local park, or beyond. Also available from the series: Nature School: In the Garden: The Workbook; Nature School; Nature School: The Workbook; Nature School: Planet Earth; and Nature School: Planet Earth: The Workbook.