The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching

Tips for Spotting Nature Outdoors

Author Dan Rouse
Illustrated by Abby Cook
A fun, engaging wildlife-watching book for kids, full of information, tips and craft craft activities to attract and help your outdoor friends.

Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative wildlife book for children aged 5-9. 

Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this engaging introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children’s Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker.

This fascinating wildlife book for kids includes: 

- A delightful and simple introduction to wildlife and what we can do to help them.
- Hands-on activities and upcycling projects for children to get involved in.
- Informative and factual text accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.
- A range of projects that encourage children to enjoy spending time outdoors.

Get to know wildlife with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help you get up close to them. Children aged 5-9 can study minibeasts, go pond dipping, or create a mammal tracker. They can even design their own garden, with tips on planting the right plants to create a safe space for animals.

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If you like The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching, why not try The Children's Book of Bird Watching for spotting and identifying feathered friends?
Dan Rouse is a passionate wildlife conservationist and ornithologist and is the author of DK’s How to Attract Birds to Your Garden. Growing up on the South Wales coastline, she developed a passion for coastal birds and wildlife. Dan is widely respected in the birding and Welsh community for her ornithological and conservational work. She currently writes for Swansea’s Bay Magazine, features frequently on BBC Radio Wales/Radio Cymru, and presents videos on wildlife and wildlife science for S4C Hansh.

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler is a wildlife biologist, science communicator, author, and entrepreneur. She has nearly 20 years of experience studying the behavior, conservation, and ecology of mammals across the world, and people’s perspectives toward the wildlife. She founded FancyScientist.com, dedicated to connecting people to science and nature, breaking stereotypes, and mentoring aspiring wildlife professionals. You can also find her on television on the Science Channel’s What on Earth and the History Channel’s The Proof Is Out There. View titles by Dan Rouse
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A fun, engaging wildlife-watching book for kids, full of information, tips and craft craft activities to attract and help your outdoor friends.

Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative wildlife book for children aged 5-9. 

Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this engaging introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children’s Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker.

This fascinating wildlife book for kids includes: 

- A delightful and simple introduction to wildlife and what we can do to help them.
- Hands-on activities and upcycling projects for children to get involved in.
- Informative and factual text accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.
- A range of projects that encourage children to enjoy spending time outdoors.

Get to know wildlife with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help you get up close to them. Children aged 5-9 can study minibeasts, go pond dipping, or create a mammal tracker. They can even design their own garden, with tips on planting the right plants to create a safe space for animals.

More in the series

If you like The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching, why not try The Children's Book of Bird Watching for spotting and identifying feathered friends?

Author

Dan Rouse is a passionate wildlife conservationist and ornithologist and is the author of DK’s How to Attract Birds to Your Garden. Growing up on the South Wales coastline, she developed a passion for coastal birds and wildlife. Dan is widely respected in the birding and Welsh community for her ornithological and conservational work. She currently writes for Swansea’s Bay Magazine, features frequently on BBC Radio Wales/Radio Cymru, and presents videos on wildlife and wildlife science for S4C Hansh.

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler is a wildlife biologist, science communicator, author, and entrepreneur. She has nearly 20 years of experience studying the behavior, conservation, and ecology of mammals across the world, and people’s perspectives toward the wildlife. She founded FancyScientist.com, dedicated to connecting people to science and nature, breaking stereotypes, and mentoring aspiring wildlife professionals. You can also find her on television on the Science Channel’s What on Earth and the History Channel’s The Proof Is Out There. View titles by Dan Rouse

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