In this non-fiction picture book, readers will learn about a large variety of subjects that all encourage outdoor exploration. Throughout the book there are many questions for young scientists to ask followed by their answers. There are also experiments that readers can attempt. The book is mainly illustrated in black and white with pops of orange and blue but there are a few pages in the center of the book with full color illustrations of interesting animals. The back matter is filled with educational materials as well, such as a glossary, a timeline of important dates, and websites to learn more about the different topics. This book is sure to help young explorers expand their love of nature. amo |
| Title: Outside: A Guide to Discovering Nature Authors: Maria Ana Peixe Dias and Inês Teixeira do Rosário Illustrator: Bernardo P. Carvalho Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Copyright: 2016 Original Language: Portuguese Translator: Lucy Greaves Original Title: Lá fora Original Publisher: Planeta Tangerina Original Copyright: 2014 ISBN: 978-1-8478-0769-4 Hardcover pages: 368 Age range: 8-12 Genre: Non-Fiction, Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: Both Portuguese Author’s residence: Portugal Illustrator’s ethnicity:Portuguese Illustrator’s residence: Portugal Awards: Winner – “Opera Prima” Award 2105, Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2015 Subjects: Amphibians, Astronomy, Birds, Bugs, Clouds, Flowers, Geology, Mammals, Oceans, Rain, Reptiles, Tide Pools, Trees, Wind |
Outside: A Guide to Discovering Nature
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In this non-fiction picture book, readers will learn about a large variety of subjects that all encourage outdoor exploration. Throughout the book there are many questions for young scientists to ask followed by their answers. There are also experiments that readers can attempt. The book is mainly illustrated in black and white with pops of orange and blue but there are a few pages in the center of the book with full color illustrations of interesting animals. The back matter is filled with educational materials as well, such as a glossary, a timeline of important dates, and websites to learn more about the different topics. This book is sure to help young explorers expand their love of nature. amo