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Look inside nature
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Have a peek at an ant queen and her workers
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Watch sea otters splash about in the ocean
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Spy on chipmunks as they stuff their cheeks with acorns
Watch kingfishers catch fish – in slow motion
Take a close-up look at snails in a speeded-up video
Outdoor games and activities
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Play a game of leaf snap
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Make a bird feeder for your garden
Ask an adult for help before you begin.
Find out how to make a leaf boat
Build a den with your family and friends
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Look inside nature
Discover the magical world of nature in this information book for young children, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are woods, rivers and ponds to explore, and animals to discover under the ground, hiding in trees and rustling in the bushes. There’s information on how plants grow, habitats and nature spotting and links to websites to find out more.
Minna Lacey
Minna Lacey has been writing books for Usborne since 2004, about all kinds of topics - from machines and nature to Christopher Columbus and the Olympics. Born in London, Minna worked as a journalist in Bogota, Colombia, and New York before returning to London to write. She loves reading, drawing, photography, ping pong and Salsa dancing, and has two children called Finn and Poppy.
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