About this item
Filled with fun facts and 100 full-color, beautiful, and scientifically accurate illustrations, this nature guide will inspire kids to go outdoors and discover the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Did you know that baby raccoons are smaller than a bar of soap? Or that salmon smell using little pits in the front of their eyes? Curious Kids Nature Guide is filled with full-color illustrations and fun facts about the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, encouraging kids to discover and explore nature in their own backyards and beyond. Organized by habitat--forest, beach, fresh water, and backyards and urban parks--this book will teach kids about some of the most intriguing flora, fauna, and natural phenomena of the region while also sharing ecological lessons.
About the Author
Fiona Cohen grew up in Victoria, Canada, where she developed a passion for nature, including birds, rocks, trees, and squishy things on the beach. She once sustained a black eye while fleeing from an enraged river otter.Her first book, "The Curious Kids Nature Guide" (coming from Sasquatch, May 2, 2017) outlines the amazing world kids can find in woods, beaches, lakes, creeks, and backyards along the northwest coast of North America. Cohen now lives in Seattle. She writes about education, outdoor sports, and science. She grows vegetables, hikes, camps, knits, and enjoys the theater. Other things she adores include complex board games, obscure musical instruments, and cheese.
