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CATCH A CRAYFISH, COUNT THE STARS: FUN PROJECTS, SKILLS, AND ADVENTURES FOR OUTDOOR KIDS

Steven Rinella, illustrated by Max Temescu

This activity book presents projects and practical pursuits for summer days. Its activities include constructing a sun compass, learning bicycle mechanics, pickling a cucumber, and watching birds. The book moves between outdoor observation, making and repairing, and food preparation. It was written by the host of the Netflix program MeatEater, and its projects offer several distinct ways to explore seasonal activities.

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Book details

Themes
Food And Cooking · Nature · Science · Technology And Engineering
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Random House
Published
June 13, 2023
Pages
368
ISBN-13
9780593448977
Language
English
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