WoodsWalk: Peepers, Porcupines, & Exploding Puff Balls! What You'll See, Hear & Smell When Exploring the Woods

by Henry W. Art, Michael W. Robbins

This guide to the woods of North America teaches inquisitive young naturalists how to identify trees, plants, wildlife, sounds, and geological formations they’ll find as they venture out on woodland trails. With the help of fascinating facts about the unique features of each season, kids will head off in spring to find the yellow-rumped warbler, collect wild black raspberries in the summer, and expertly spot rabbit tracks on a snowy winter trail. Get out into nature and explore!

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art, Henry W, and Michael W. Robbins. Woodswalk: Peepers, Porcupines & Exploding Puff Balls! : What You'll See, Hear & Smell When Exploring the Woods. North Adams, MA: Storey Books, 2003. Print. 122 p.

This nature guide for children is divided into four sections; one for each of the four seasons. An abundance of topics are covered such as weather, climate, and seasonal changes and how these factors affect the forests. Advice on how to dress for a walk in the woods, as well as what dangers to look out for such as poisonous plants are helpful hints for young explorers. Photographs of landscapes, trees, flora and fauna, animals, insects, and other things found in nature are presented along with informational text either in separate boxes, or in the bulk of the text. Guides on how to identify the types of trees, flowers, and animal calls, tracks, and markings are also included. Readers will be ready for a real walk in the woods after reading this volume. Even a walk to the park, if no woods are nearby could result in discovery of mentioned wildlife in the book.

[KidsNonFiction Teton County Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to the seasonal changes that take place in the woods for youth. The author connects their exploration of the environment to their senses. Illustrations are well done and the side notes are interesting.

[Christie Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great text to use for science. This book is full of informational text about the forests and what can be found in the woods.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

This children's nonfiction book was filled with color photographs, illustrations, etc., and I presume it would be popular with the target audience.

[Bellanotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for my research. Full of interesting little tidbits. :)

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Notes:
a section for each season and divided into East/West U.S.