This book was written by 10 year old, Aslan Tudor, sharing about his experiences at Standing Rock and their efforts to protect the water. He is of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. The book can be read by 9-10 year olds, but good discussions could start with younger children if the story is read…
Wildcraft! teaches 27 medicinal and edible plants. It is a cooperative board game fun for all ages. John Gallagher learned about plants from Karen Sherwood and Jon Young among many others. https://learningherbs.com/wildcraft And Herb Fairies! A children’s herbal learning system. https://learningherbs.com/herb-fairies/
These really can be for all ages, but they’re great for kids, either as flashcards or as playing cards that keep the wild plants in front of them. These are a good tool, but not a stand alone field guide. There is limited information on the back of each card and some of the photos…
This is a reading of the book by Tracker, Ingrid Mertens. It’s a lovely story about the circle of life and community of the forest. Beautiful artwork by Scott Banfill. It looks like the book may be out of print, so this is a wonderful way to share this story with your kids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wxrKXtZShQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1Ge1UGP…
A beautifully illustrated message of love, appreciation and protection for water. See it on Amazon
A wonderful book to introduce children to all the wonders and mysteries of trees! The birds, the bees, the flowers and the…TREES! How do trees grow? Why do leaves change? What kind of tree is that? The acclaimed Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s guide answers all kids’ (and their parents’) tree-related questions in an easy-to-understand way. It features 33 different…
Not only is this a true story, but it’s written (with help) by the 11 year old bug girl herself. It’s a story of how she fell in love with bugs, and how she ended up being bullied for loving them, and how she dealt with that. The book also contains a section with fun facts…
This field guide is designed for families to learn and safely use all the basics of survival. It not only covers primitive skills but also includes activities and teachings on awareness and nature appreciation. It is perfect for any parent wanting to introduce their children to the joys of nature and the skills of survival….
This was my childhood favorite- and have read and enjoyed it as an adult as well. It’s the story of you boy who runs away to the Catskills to live for a year off the land. He doesn’t have much experience when he starts, so the story is of his adventures; his successes and failures,…