Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in spring. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a Get Outside! special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.
This book is in the "Focus Readers" series, the goal of which is to build reading confidence in young readers. Thus it has very simple sentences with basic vocabulary for students in about grades 1 - 2. The four short chapters feature gardening and outdoor activities and games. It is liberally illustrated with colorful photos. The book ends with a short quiz, a glossary, a brief bibliography, and an index. So, while it is not very exciting or literary, this book meets its goal of providing age-appropriate information for young students.