{"product_id":"whats-wild-outside-your-door-discovering-nature-in-the-city-9781771648950","title":"What's Wild Outside Your Door?: Discovering Nature in the City","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Life of Trees \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCan You Hear the Trees Talking?\u003c\/i\u003e comes a guide to finding nature in the city for kids 8-12.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures STEM activities, fun facts, quizzes, photographs, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. \u003cb\u003eAlongside these awe-inspiring facts, Peter shares engaging, science-based activities, including how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify animal sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise a slime mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake your own compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect plants to start your own herbarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee shooting stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePeter also provides information on what animals thrive in cities and which could use our help, as well as tips for staying safe and having fun while embarking on a nature adventure. Perfect for outdoor education, \u003ci\u003eWhat's Wild Outside Your Door?\u003c\/i\u003e equips kids in urban and suburban environments with the knowledge to engage with the natural world around them, and the confidence to go explore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Wohlleben\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books about the natural world, including \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Life of Trees, The Inner Life of Animals, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Heartbeat of Trees\u003c\/em\u003e. His books for children include \u003cem\u003eCan You Hear the Trees Talking?, Do You Know Where the Animals Live?, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePeter and the Tree Children. \u003c\/em\u003eA longtime former forester, Wohlleben runs a forest academy in Germany that supports sustainable forest management and teaches adults and children about the many wonders of the forest. To learn more about Peter and his books, visit his website at peterwohllebenbooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Billinghurst\u003c\/b\u003e is a nature lover, master gardener, editor, translator, and author of six books. She has translated and edited several books by Peter Wohlleben, including the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Life of Trees\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Anacortes, Washington, next to 2,800 acres of community forest lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greystone Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625653342482,"sku":"9781771648950","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4055bd8-8477-408d-99d4-7ab74548fc22.jpg?v=1732635349","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/whats-wild-outside-your-door-discovering-nature-in-the-city-9781771648950","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}