Nature & Ecology, Teen & Young Adult 

Now you and your children needn't take to the wilds to appreciate the natural world. Whether you live in a country cottage or a high-rise apartment, Naturewatch offers your family dozens of ways to explore and learn from your natural environment. The more than 50 fun and easy-to-do projects in Naturewatch require no special equipment or fancy skills. With a little help from their parents, children will be able to tell the age of a tree, how to trace the route of water in the veins of a leaf, and how to catch a spider's web intact. After learning to identify certain plants and the insects that depend on them, you child will be ready to create a garden of his or her own—indoors or outdoors—and study the fascinating lives of its inhabitants. A special section of nature crafts shows how to create lasting treasures from materials found in nature, from seed jewelry to tie-dying. Naturewatch contains over 200 black-and-white illustrations that make it easy for children to understand the forces of nature at work in each project. A perfect companion for long walks in the country or a quick trip around the block. Naturewatch shows parents and children how they can share the wonder of the natural world together. - from Amzon