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Books in Nature Books for Kids series

  • Rock Collecting for Kids: An Introduction to Geology

    Dan R. Lynch

    Paperback (Adventure Publications, April 3, 2018)
    Rock collecting is for everyone!Nature’s treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, you’ll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents a children’s introduction to our amazing Earth. The book begins with geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earth’s surface changes over time. Next, young readers are provided with an identification guide, which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals. From there, a “how to” section includes details on what to look for, where to look, and what to bring, as well as safety considerations. With rock collecting guidelines that the whole family will learn from and enjoy, this fun guide is engaging and informative―with plenty of kid-appeal―as it starts children on the path toward becoming successful rock collectors!
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  • Fun and Challenging Mazes for Kids 8-12: An Amazing Maze Activity Book for Kids

    Dylanna Press

    Paperback (DP Kids, March 15, 2018)
    ★ ★ ★ Fun and Challenging Maze Activity Book ★ ★ ★Learn and Have Fun with Mazes!Jumpstart your child’s learning with this maze activity book for kids 8-12.Fun and Challenging Mazes for Kids is packed with mazes to entertain, stimulate, and challenge your kids. These mazes can help improve fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and visual perceptual skills. Various types, themes, and shapes ensure your child won't get bored. This big book of mazes includes mazes in a variety of difficulty levels from simpler to more advanced. This maze book is sure to get kids thinking!This maze book features:Lots of educational and entertaining puzzlesLarge 8.5 x 11 sizePrinted on bright white, 60 lb stockDurable coverPrinted in the USAGet your copy today!
  • Fun First Mazes for Kids 4-8: A Maze Activity Book for Kids

    Dylanna Press

    Paperback (DP Kids, March 17, 2018)
    Fun First Mazes for Kids 4-8 is packed with mazes to entertain, stimulate, and challenge your kids. These mazes can help improve fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and visual perceptual skills. Various types, themes, and shapes ensure your child won't get bored. This big book of mazes includes mazes in a variety of difficulty levels from simple to more advanced. This maze book is sure to get kids thinking!
  • A Seed Is Sleepy:

    Dianna Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 4, 2014)
    This gorgeous book from award winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it perfect reading material at home or in the classroom.
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  • A Butterfly Is Patient:

    Dianna Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 3, 2015)
    From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. An incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder, from the tiny Arian Small Blue to the grand Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for the classroom!
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  • An Egg Is Quiet:

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 4, 2014)
    This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs. Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science.
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  • A Butterfly Is Patient

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, May 18, 2011)
    The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle!
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  • A Rock Is Lively

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, Aug. 4, 2015)
    From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Nest Is Noisy comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue Lapis Lazuli to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.
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  • 100 Maze Puzzles for Kids 4-8: Maze Activity Book for Kids. Great for Developing Problem Solving Skills, Spatial Awareness, and Critical Thinking Skills.

    Vunzi Press

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 25, 2019)
    This book is filled with 100 awesome maze puzzles for hours of fun! Puzzles ranging from easy to more challenging, with the solutions chapter at the end of the book. Great for developing problem solving skills, spatial awareness and critical thinking skills.
  • Fossils for Kids: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting

    Dan R. Lynch

    Paperback (Adventure Publications, April 7, 2020)
    Dig into the History of Life!Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells from an ancient ocean, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.Inside You’ll Find“How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to lookThe basics of paleontology and how fossils formedRules about what you can and can’t collectIdentification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds
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  • A Beetle Is Shy

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, April 5, 2016)
    The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched and visually striking book is perfect for sparking children's imaginations in both classroom reading circles and home libraries.
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  • Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8: A beautiful collection of 50 unicorns illustrations for hours of fun!

    Vunzi Press

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 7, 2019)
    This Unicorn Coloring Book has a beautiful collection of 50 unicorns illustrations for hours of fun for your child! This entertaining unicorn book would provide hours of stress relief through creative expressions. Designs range in complexity and details from beginner to advanced level. All pictures are on large 8.5 x 11 single sided pages to prevent bleed through of markings and color.