Grow Outside: Backyard Explorers | Burlington Public Library

by Alladin, Erin

Book - 2021

This lyrical non-fiction book includes informational facts and practices in celebration of the outdoors. This lyrical non-fiction book includes informational facts and practices in celebration of the outdoors. Show less

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The Nature Journal

A Backyard Adventure

by Allen, Savannah

Book - 2023

Inspired by his dad's nature journals, Tim decides to make his own journal filled with adventures, observations and recordings from his own backyard. Inspired by his dad's nature journals, Tim decides to make his own journal filled with adventures, observations and recordings from his own backyard. Show less

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Super Simple Backyard Projects

Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities

by Bernhardt, Carolyn

Book - 2017

Learn about the plants and animals that may be living and growing in your backyard, and create craft projects inspired by nature. Learn about the plants and animals that may be living and growing in your backyard, and create craft projects inspired by nature. Show less

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The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids

101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty, and Having Fun

by Cohen, Whitney

Book - 2012

Over 100 ways to encourage outdoor enjoyment, including how to design and create a fun-filled garden. Over 100 ways to encourage outdoor enjoyment, including how to design and create a fun-filled garden. Show less

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How Things Work in the Yard

by Ernst, Lisa Campbell

Book - 2011

Wondering about how the grass gets cut, or how that nest got in your tree? Learn all about how things work in your backyard through colourful illustrations and informational text. Wondering about how the grass gets cut, or how that nest got in your tree? Learn all about how things work in your backyard through colourful illustrations and informational text. Show less

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Nature STEAM Activities

by Felix, Rebecca

Book - 2022

STEAM elements can be found in nature everywhere! Learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by completing experiments and crafting projects ausing natural materials found in your backyard. STEAM elements can be found in nature everywhere! Learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by completing experiments and crafting projects ausing natural materials found in your backyard. Show less

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Forest Friends' Nature Club Album

by Ginalina

Music CD - 2015

Ginalina plays nature-inspired songs in French and English to encourage the love of outdoors in all ages. Ginalina plays nature-inspired songs in French and English to encourage the love of outdoors in all ages. Show less

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Outdoor Science Lab for Kids

52 Family-friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park

by Heinecke, Liz Lee

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Bring the science lab to your backyard! Learn about physics, chemistry and biology through science experiments and activities you can complete outside. Bring the science lab to your backyard! Learn about physics, chemistry and biology through science experiments and activities you can complete outside. Show less

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Caillou

The Magic of Compost

by Johanson, Sarah Margaret

eBook - 2012

Caillou learns about the magic of composting after witnessing his Grandma turn leftover food, grass clippings and other natural materials into plant nutrients, which help them grow. Caillou learns about the magic of composting after witnessing his Grandma turn leftover food, grass clippings and other natural materials into plant nutrients, which help them grow. Show less

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Nature Is An Artist

by Lavallee, Jennifer

Book - 2022

Celebrating creativity and a child's ability to observe, this playful picture book explores different art forms to be found in the natural world. Celebrating creativity and a child's ability to observe, this playful picture book explores different art forms to be found in the natural world. Show less

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Expedition Backyard

Exploring Nature From Country to City

by Mosco, Rosemary

Graphic Novel - 2022

Mole and Vole are two best friends embarking on a nature adventure that finds them travelling from home in the country to the city. Includes fun activities for kids to do at home. Also available in eBook. Mole and Vole are two best friends embarking on a nature adventure that finds them travelling from home in the country to the city. Includes fun activities for kids to do at home. Also available in eBook. Show less

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Take It Outside

by Okee Dokee Brothers

Music CD - 2010

The Okee Dokee brothers sing about a day in childhood life, from waking up to Bluegrass Breakfast, and ending with having Sweet Dreams. The Okee Dokee brothers sing about a day in childhood life, from waking up to Bluegrass Breakfast, and ending with having Sweet Dreams. Show less

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Backyard Bop

by Red Yarn

Music CD - 2020

Red Yarn plays rockabilly and folk-rock tunes about small towns, neighborhoods, and backyard adventures. Red Yarn plays rockabilly and folk-rock tunes about small towns, neighborhoods, and backyard adventures. Show less

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Would You Come Too?

by Scanlon, Liz Garton

Book - 2022

Take in all nature has to offer with this beautifully illustrated story told in poetic verse. Friends come together to play outside and enjoy the natural world, with help from their imaginations. Take in all nature has to offer with this beautifully illustrated story told in poetic verse. Friends come together to play outside and enjoy the natural world, with help from their imaginations. Show less

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Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures

by Springstubb, Tricia

Book - 2020

Friendship blooms in Khalil and his neighbour Mr. Hagerty's shared backyard while they enjoy treasure hunting and gardening. Also available as a VOX book. Friendship blooms in Khalil and his neighbour Mr. Hagerty's shared backyard while they enjoy treasure hunting and gardening. Also available as a VOX book. Show less

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Gardening for Kids

Learn, Grow, and Get Messy With Fun STEAM Projects

by Stone, Brandy

Book - 2020

Become a beginner gardener using STEAM skills! Complete educational gardening projects and learn how to grow and care for your very own plants. Become a beginner gardener using STEAM skills! Complete educational gardening projects and learn how to grow and care for your very own plants. Show less

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The Mystery of the Golden Feather

A Mindful Journey Through Birdsong

by Strickland, Tessa

Book - 2023

Felix learns about the practices of being present and mindful when a mysterious golden feather appears on his doorstep in this birdsong adventure. Felix learns about the practices of being present and mindful when a mysterious golden feather appears on his doorstep in this birdsong adventure. Show less

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Backyard Adventure

Get Messy, Get Wet, Build Cool Things, and Have Tons of Wild Fun! : 51 Free-play Activities

by Thomsen, Amanda

Book - 2019

Go on an adventure in your own backyard! Create crafts and complete fun activities using repurposed materials found in and around your home. Go on an adventure in your own backyard! Create crafts and complete fun activities using repurposed materials found in and around your home. Show less

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Nature Crafts for Children

35 Step-by-step Projects Using Found and Natural Materials

by Youngs, Clare

Book - 2023

Get outside and find some natural, crafty materials to complete creative projects in your backyard this summer. Get outside and find some natural, crafty materials to complete creative projects in your backyard this summer. Show less

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Nature [Picture Book Bag]

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Celebrate the outdoors with the nature-themed Picture Book Bag. Titles included: Explorers of the Wild, The Honeybee, Twig, A Mammal is an Animal, It starts With a Seed, The Things That I Love About Trees, and Listen to Our World. Celebrate the outdoors with the nature-themed Picture Book Bag. Titles included: Explorers of the Wild, The Honeybee, Twig, A Mammal is an Animal, It starts With a Seed, The Things That I Love About Trees, and Listen to Our World. Show less

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