Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South Book

By Erika Zambello

The Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South is the perfect guide for introducing children to the natural world that surrounds them — right here in the South. Written by regional naturalist Erika Zambello, this workbook goes beyond general science content and focuses on the plants, animals, and ecosystems found specifically across 14 southern states.

Covering Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, eastern Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, eastern Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia, this workbook helps kids connect science to their own backyards. It includes more than 20 educational lessons and 19 hands-on projects, like raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with UV light. Each activity encourages observation, experimentation, and discovery while developing a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.

Designed to make learning fun and regionally relevant, this workbook introduces young readers to local habitats, native wildlife, weather patterns, and geology, inspiring them to explore and protect the natural world right where they live.

Key Features

• Regional Focus: Tailored to 14 southern states with specific lessons on local geography, wildlife, and ecology.
• Educational and Fun: 20+ science topics and 19 interactive projects that promote curiosity and critical thinking.
• Written by an Expert: Authored by Erika Zambello, a naturalist and environmental writer from the South.
• Hands-On Learning: Activities include observing insects, exploring fungi, tracking weather, and identifying native plants.
• Encourages Outdoor Exploration: Inspires kids to discover nature in their own backyard and contribute to real-world science.

Detailed Description

This regional workbook offers an engaging way for children to explore the outdoors through science. Each lesson combines hands-on activities with educational facts about the plants, animals, and ecosystems of the southern United States. With lessons spanning topics like astronomy, biology, and geology, children can learn to make observations, form hypotheses, and record their findings just like real scientists.

Perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, or family outdoor activities, the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: South provides an educational foundation for a lifetime of curiosity and respect for the environment.

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