Great Explorers
Observing nature through sights and sounds
by Kara Mullane
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Pub Date Dec 11 2022 | Archive Date Feb 28 2023
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Description
You never know what you will find until you start observing!
Join Emmi and friends on their backyard expedition where they use their senses to observe the creatures in their natural environment. Science and Nature meet in this outdoor adventure for ages 3 to 6, where kids use a log book to capture what they find and learn to craft play paper binoculars for their own expeditions!
This engaging book teaches about using your senses to explore your world.
“Children are natural explorers and will be captivated by and relate to Emmi and her friends as they are exposed to scientific terminology and concepts through multiple and diverse points of view. As a Montessori teacher, I love how Great Explorers invites the possibility to expand the teaching moment into an interactive experience as the child observes nature and discovers their own place within it.”
- Pennie, Montessori Teacher for 37 years
Book Extras:
◆ Science terminology introduced and integrated
◆ Find creatures hidden in the book
◆ Join in the expedition fun discovery page
◆ Coloring page of Emmi
◆ Make play paper binoculars with a step by step guide
◆ Parent and Teacher suggested reading guide
◆ Links to free downloadable coloring pages
◆ Links to free log book page to make your own observation log book
You'll definitely want to share this outdoor adventure book with your own little one or your class!
Book One in the Emmi's World Series
Perfect for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and up.
Advance Praise
"“Children are natural explorers and will be captivated by and relate to Emmi and her friends as they are exposed to scientific terminology and concepts through multiple and diverse points of view. As a Montessori teacher, I love how Great Explorers invites the possibility to expand the teaching moment into an interactive experience as the child observes nature and discovers their own place within it.”
- Pennie, Montessori Teacher for 37 years (On back cover)
5.0 out of 5 stars from reading to action
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
Verified Purchase
I downloaded this book for my grandchildren. I live on a farm and found this book to be a wonderful way to engage my grandchildren in exploring the wonders on Nona’s farm. It moves them from reading to action. I really loved the sample log and binocular craft. I also appreciated the simple definitions of scientific words. Thank you, Kara, for such an engaging book. - Amazon Review by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute and educational
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022
Verified Purchase
I liked the story flowed and included lots of facts.
And how it shows children to observe nature. The illustrations were cheerful and a good visual representation of the story. - Amazon Review by sewingmommy
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and engaging book for children
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
I enjoyed this book, and perhaps more importantly, my 4 year old granddaughter did as well!
I like the logical progression of ideas, and she liked the pictures and, being so interested in learning to write, she wanted us to make an observation log book for her to 'write' in!
Hope to see more along this line. - Amazon Review by Susanna D. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for learning!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
This is a fun story to encourage kids to get outside, play, learn, and grow. Great for young readers and early science-lovers; teaches observational and exploratory skills in an age-appropriate manner. Includes activities. Wonderful resource for pre-schools, libraires, and home schooling environments! - Amazon Review by Lacera Fam
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781959789017 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 31 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Amanda Z, Reviewer
This was a short & sweet book! How to make your own binoculars was a great edition to the book.
Every 3-6 year old I know loves exploring.
Thanks Netgalley & publisher for the eARC.
Heather B, Reviewer
Book 1 in the Emmi’s World Series
Isn’t nature a beautiful thing? Emmi and her friends are on a backyard adventure exploring and making observations of all the creatures they see.
What I loved:
~ the close up view through the binoculars
~ big words are introduced and defined, like Naturalistic Observation
~ the mention of perspective and how she saw more opportunities by changing hers ~ this is true for many aspects of life
~ how a vision impaired adult wanted to join in the fun by using hearing at her sense
~ the aerial view of all 4 explorers on the expedition
~ the instructions on how to make your own binoculars because that is not something that everyone may own
~ Emmi has her own website with printable coloring pages
This is perfectly suitable for children aged 3-6. It showed the children safely inside their fenced in backyard, but I would have liked a reminder to not go out exploring on your own. I, also, would have liked to see a parent somewhere in the background observing the observer. Something fun could catch the eye of a young explorer and make them want to leave a safe environment.
The illustrations by Brie Bagwell were vibrant and fitting to the story. The flowers on Emmi’s shirt was a great idea since her adventure takes place in the spring.
Lynda P, Bookseller
This is a great book for teachers to use to explain how to make observations for a science class. I like how the little girl in the story explains what the “big words” mean and how the book has good visuals to support the story.
Mary P, Reviewer
Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for accepting my request to read and review Great Explorers
Observing nature through sights and sound.
Published: 12/11/22
An interactive book: There are just a couple big words with the definition immediately following. The next few pages are used to put the word into action. Before the book ends, the author smartly asked if the reader remembered the definition. I was incredibly impressed.
The story is engaging. The illustrations are darling with a color palette that draws your attention to the pages. My eyes wandered taking them in, and this was on my Kindle app.
At the back of the book there are a few crafty activities.
Extremely well-done, and I would gift, as well as have for a babysitter. In addition, I would include this in a babysitters' arsenal. I liked everything about this book.
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