From picture books to chapter books, this Teaching Nature guide brings the outside in. However, they can and should serve as a gateway to the outdoors for young readers. Teachers can choose to select individual or multiple texts depending on reading level, thematic consideration, or instructional goals. Conversation starters are provided to encourage conversations.

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