Getting OUTSIDE THESE DAYS with technological advances at an all time high it's easy to miss what's happening outdoors We can become so absorbed in the screens before our faces that we forget just how fascinating and amazing the world around us really is Not only can nature help reduce your stress it can also help make you healthier and even smarter and more creative Some of the most fun you can have is right outside whether you're hiking a mountain trail or stargazing in your own backyard Getting outside gets you into real life adventures You can create awesome sand castles at the beach find the hidden life in a creek spot wildlife in the woods or build a birdbath in your very own yard Get Outside Guide will lead you through the outdoors near and far from exploring forests and climbing rocks to finding nature even in the city Whether you live in the country or in an urban metropolis this book will reveal the wonders of nature right at your doorstep With activities ideas and projects to help you explore you'll be ready to create your own wilderness adventures So let's get outside where you'll discover games to play animals to meet and places to explore Richard Louv
page HOW TO USE This Book The title tells you what kind of areas or environments will be featured in a particular section On each of these spreads you will be introduced to five places around the world that are specifically connected to the habitat or area that is being discussed in the section Pictures of each of these places will give you an idea of what they look like The Have Fun section gives you ideas for outdoor games that inspire exploration and adventure The Animals section highlights some popular creatures that you may find in the area or environ ment that you are reading about The first two text blocks on each of these spreads discuss plants animals or other parts of nature that you have to listen for or look for Introductory text gives you an overview of the particular habitat or area you will be reading about on the following
sports Seasons vary around the globe and this text gives you an overview of how an environ ment might change as the seasons change Text blocks for each season highlight something special or unique that happens at a particular place during a particular season Pictures of landscapes or animals in their habitats in a particular season give you an idea of what different places look like when the seasons change Fun Facts throughout the book highlight fun weird and interesting bits of information related in some way to the topic on the page Clues help you identify each picture Answer keys are located at the bottom of each page These ID spreads challenge you to name different animals flowers trees clouds and even outdoor
