Teaching The Birds And The Bees Without The Butterflies

"The Big Talk is probably the most feared discussion any parent will ever have with their child. Most parents prefer to wait until the child is older to discuss sex while others simply avoid it altogether. The problem is, if parents are not talking to their young child about sex, someone else is, and it likely isn't the kind of information you want your child to know."--Page 4 of cover.

Birds, Bees and Butterflies ABCs is a children's picture book for ages 4 - 8. Grade level: Preschool - 3. Color photographs of birds, bees and butterflies from around the world illustrate the alphabet, activities and descriptions of bird, bee and butterfly behaviors that help plants grow. Over 70 color photographs. 44 pp.

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

We should thank a pollinator at every meal. These diminutive creatures fertilize a third of the crops we eat. Yet half of the 200,000 species of pollinators are threatened. Birds, bats, insects, and many other pollinators are disappearing, putting our entire food supply in jeopardy. Protecting Pollinators breaks down the latest science on environmental threats and takes readers inside the most promising conservation efforts. Efforts range from cities creating butterfly highways to citizen scientists monitoring migration. Along with inspiring stories of revival and lessons from failed projects, readers will find practical tips to get involved. And they will be reminded of the magic of pollinators--the iconic monarchs, dainty hummingbirds, and homely bats alike who bring food to our tables.

Poems about the plant and insect world, designed to be read by two voices.

In her second book, botanical artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to paint modern watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Picking up where New Botanical Painting left off, this books aims to expand readers' repertoires into fauna as well as flora, with easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of difficulty levels. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, you'll discover how to paint beautiful butterflies, bumblebees, birds and botanicals from around the world. In the final chapter, you'll find a guide to composing stunning patterns and scenes with your own botanical watercolour creations. Use your new skills to make art for your wall, unique cards, invitations, or simply paint for pleasure. Projects include: Bengal Tiger Chilean Flamingo Prickly Pear Zebra Bumblebee Garden Tiger Moth Peacock White-tailed Deer Polar Bear Arctic Poppy And many more!

The first book-length study of Reichardt's career and works

62 printable activities to engage your students in descriptive writing centered on wildlife.Share nature photos with your students, cropped and magnified to reveal the fine details of a honeybee's antennae or a butterfly's wings: a bird on the ground, a dammed pond, a fallen tree, a butterfly on a flower, a dragonfly on a leaf, a grasshopper on a stem, a honeybee on a flower, a duck on a rock, a butterfly on a flower, a ladybug on a leaf, a creek, a lizard on woody litter, a rabbit on a trail, a mountain goat on a rock, turtles on a fallen tree, two damselflies on a stem, a butterfly on a flower, a hummingbird on a twig, a bench off a trail, a squirrel eating a nut, and a honeybee on a flower, and many more. Use these materials as a whole-class activity or for homework, in a writing center or for early finishers. Common Core Standards: ELA 2.W.2 and 3.W.2 and 4.W.2 and 5.W.2