Perfect for young naturalists, this beautifully illustrated, accessible book is packed with practical activities and information about the wildlife found in our gardens and beyond. The content is designed to inspire curiosity and encourage children to have a go and do their bit in supporting and protecting creatures both big and small.
From building nest boxes and beetle banks to bee homes and butterfly feeders, children will also learn why supporting our backyard creatures is so important to the success of local ecosystems and the biodiversity of the world. Each project includes easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions along with detailed material and tool lists.
Activities include: Mini Wildlife Garden, Bug Hotel, Beetle Bank, Bat House, Nest Boxes, Bird and Butterfly Feeders and more.
Susan Behar is a writer and editor and has written for children on a range of subjects. She is currently studying for a diploma in psychodynamic councelling, and has a particular interest in the psychology of religious belief and the Buddhist faith tradition.
More about Susie BeharEsther Coombs is a professional illustrator living and working in rural Hampshire in the UK. She is best known for drawing buildings.
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