Have you ever followed animal tracks in the mud or chased after the glowing trail of a firefly in the night sky? Want to know how to hold a snake, feed a bird from your hat, and help salamanders cross the road? If so, you’re not just an animal lover—you’re an animal adventurer, and this is the book for you. The Animal Adventurer’s Guide by Susie Spikol (Illustrated by Becca Hall) is a book packed full of hands-on activities and projects that bring you closer to wild animals than ever before—from feathery birds and furry mammals to slippery herps, crawly arthropods, and other intriguing invertebrates. You’ll get insider tips about tools and techniques of the trade, become a citizen scientist, and then record handy field notes about all your amazing animal discoveries.
Evaluation comments:
“This is a very educational book filled with information about insects, birds and animals in our world.”
“The book encourages children to be observant and to notice everything around them.”
“The author makes the smallest thing, like a snail or a spider, seem interesting and beautiful.”
“The book gives tips for be an observer, including being safe and having a grown up with you at all times. There are suggestions for what to pack when heading on an animal adventures such as binoculars (there is a DIY activity to make your own), a field journal/pencils, magnifying lens etc.”
“I like that for each area, there are activities which include a list of things you need and skills you will learn while doing it. Children will learn so much in their own backyards or at the local park using these activities.”
“I think this is a fun book and would be a great addition to science lessons from school.”
“The activities are easy to follow and can be done in the neighborhood. Doing a journal is a great way for children to hone their observational skills, writing and drawing skills and learn about the wildlife that is right outside.”
“The end of the book has resources so children can learn more about birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and arthropods.”
“It will encourage a love of nature, respect for bugs, birds and animals and entertain them with a lot of interesting and fun activities for the whole family.”
