Description
20 step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists!
Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It s a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, such as climate change, conservation, and recycling - ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference.
Look, I m an Ecologist allows young readers to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem-solve, and play their way to a greener planet. Inside you ll find:
- A wide range of activities with an environmental focus supported by simple information, so young readers understand the issues faced by our planet in a play-based, hands-on, and child-friendly context
- Easy to find and internationally available materials and resources
- Projects designed to be shared and enjoyed by children and parents or carers
- Visual step-by-step instructions allow young children to access every part of the activity - from set-up to sensory exploration and conclusion, making them actively responsible for their learning
- An expertly written book by environmentalist and zoo learning manager Cathriona Hickey, who has vast experience in communicating science and ecology topics to young children
This charming arts and crafts book for kids will help them discover that they already have what they need to become an ecologist: a curious mind, unlimited imagination, and super senses! Little ones can explore a wide range of projects, including building a bird feeder, making compost, painting pebbles, weaving a spider s web, growing plants, and even building a model of a rockpool!
The practical activities support nursery and primary science, geography, and PSHE national school curriculum with clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. This nature book for kids will show them how fun it is to be green and use their senses to explore the natural world!
DK s Look! I m Learning series of exciting and educational STEM books, focusing on the sensory experience of practical learning and play and finding science in everyday activities. Hands-on learning experiences tap straight into kids insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. Try the other titles in the series next, including Look I m A Cook, Look I m A Maths Wizard, and Look I m An Engineer.
About the Author
Cathriona Hickey is the Learning Manager at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and has six years experience in working in the environmental education sector. She holds a MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation. In her current role, she communicates a range of science topics with young people visiting the zoo or taking part in formal education sessions, delivered by her and her team, making the science accessible, personal and putting conservation into context. She has written and consulted on several science titles for children.
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