Night Science for Kids: Exploring the World After Dark

About this book

Kids will want to grab a flashlight and start discovering the night world with the help of this safety-minded abundantly illustrated and exciting combination of nature guide and fun activity book. Staying up late is just part of the fun because children will also find the answers to many of the most intriguing questions: Why is the nighttime dark? Why does the length of the night change with the seasons? Why is darkness important to plant and animal life? Youngsters will meet fascinating nocturnal creatures build a bat house and begin to recognize different owl hoots. The stars will beckon as kids learn how to read the night sky recognize constellations and understand how Earth fits into the big picture. And these new night explorers can construct a camouflage blind and garden by moonlight too. Plenty of parent-friendly safety considerations are included.