I can't tell you how much I love the ideas in this book and even more important is how much it has inspired my kids! They pour over this awesome book and then they sit together plotting out how they are going to execute their favorite ideas! So cute!
Not only are there new and original ideas throughout the book but even the classics are done in innovative, 'use what you have' ways! Most everything is done from beginning to end - meaning that when they give plans for flying your own flag they take you step by step in how to pick out a tree, cut it down (with help from an adult of course), strip the branches and bark, attach the pulley system for hoisting the flag, and finally how to place it firmly into the ground so the pole will stay up. In this guidebook you will find tons of great ideas for nature studies. But don't go buy a net for catching bugs - make your own following the simple instructions in this book. They have even included instructions for how to sweep-net and a small little guide to a few common bugs you will most likely find in your search! Truly this is just the tip of the iceberg here - there are hundreds of great ideas in this book and you can find it in the Amazon used bookstores for under a buck! Can't beat that! Oh and while you are at it - make sure to pick up the Kids Winter Handbook as well! We love it too! These would make great birthday presents.
Happy Summer!