Overview
Like it or not, our children are inheriting a polluted world. By studying the effect of toxins on wildlife, understanding the societal problems posed by pollution, and participating in recycling and clean-up projects, kids can become proactive in preserving the future of our planet.
Synopsis
Ranger Rick's NatureScope is a creative, activities-centered education
series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and
appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they
will need to make responsible decisions about the environment.
Teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors, and anyone else
committed to sharing nature with kids will want to collect all the
volumes of these award-winning nature guides, filled with kid-pleasing
indoor and outdoor acitivities. Each book includes: reproducible
"Copycat Pages," with games, puzzles, pictures to color, and more;
ready-to-use activities, including arts and crafts, creative writing,
science experiments, songs, games, and curriculum tie-ins...with
complete materials lists and step-by-step instructions; essays and
case studies from leading scientists for group discussion; expanded
glossaries and bibliographies. Be kind to the Earth—She's everyone's
mother! This book not only teaches kids how to identify the many forms
of pollution that plague the planet today, it also shows them that
they can make a difference in how clean the earth is tomorrow. Points
of environmental science are clearly spelled out, and the school- and
community-based projects suggested will help heighten environmental
awareness. They include: creating gardens, weather stations, and
composting areas; planning community clean ups; reducing everyday
pollutants in the watershed; helping out when there's an oil spill;
and how to write to lawmakers when an environmental threat looms.