What's Wild Outside Your Door? Book

<br><b>From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Hidden Life of Trees </i>and <i>Can You Hear the Trees Talking?</i> comes a guide to finding nature in the city for kids 8-12.</b><br><br><b>Features STEM activities, fun facts, quizzes, photographs, and more.</b><p></p><p>You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door-you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals.<br><br>In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. <b>Alongside these awe-inspiring facts, Peter shares engaging, science-based activities, including how to:</b><br></p><ul><li>Identify animal sounds</li><li>Raise a slime mold</li><li>Make your own compass</li><li>Collect plants to start your own herbarium</li><li>See shooting stars</li><li>And more</li></ul>Peter also provides information on what animals thrive in cities and which could use our help, as well as tips for staying safe and having fun while embarking on a nature adventure. Perfect for outdoor education, <i>What's Wild Outside Your Door?</i> equips kids in urban and suburban environments with the knowledge to engage with the natural world around them, and the confidence to go explore.<br><br>