Includes bibliographical references (page 144) and index
Contents:
How to use this book A word to parents The year begins. Winter beginnings. January 1-7 Think snow! January 8-14 Coping with winter. January 15-21 Fun in the snow. January 22-28 Solid water. January 29-February 4 Branching out. February 5-11 True love. February 12-18 Star light, moon bright. February 19-25 Anticipating spring. February 26-March 3 March winds. March 4-10 A head start on nature. March 11-17 Spring has sprung! March 18-24 Fine, feathered friends. March 25-31 April showers. April 1-7 Rain dates. April 8-14 After a rain. April 15-21 Water for life. April 22-28 Birth rites. April 29-May 5 All a-flutter! May 6-12 All the world's a garden. May 13-19 Growth spurt. May 20-26 Man's best friends. May 27-June 2 Wet and wild. June 3-9 Bugs don't bug me! June 10-16 Summer is a-comin' in. June 17-23 Insects inside out. June 24-30 Water, water everywhere. July 1-7 Marine marvels. July 8-14 One grain of sand. July 15-21 Inland industry. July 22-28 Sunny days are here again. July 29-August 4 Night life. August 5-11 Cloud cover. August 12-18 Mineral wealth. August 19-25 Rock hound. August 26-September 1 Summer's end. September 2-8 Harvest home. September 9-15 Autumn's arrival. September 16-22 September sightings. September 23-29 For the birds! September 30-October 6 Free fall. October 7-13 Preparing for the cold. October 14-20 Autumn activities. October 21-27 Tricks and treats. October 28-November 3 Before the snow flies. November 4-10 Nature in art and music. November 11-17 Beyond the backyard. November 18-24 Thanks be to nature. November 25-December 1 Nature's gifts. December 2-8 The big chill. December 9-15 Winter wonderland. December 16-22 A time for sharing. December 23-29 Drawing to a close. December 30 -31 Appendix. Additional information - Where to purchase supplies - Nature conservancy groups - Other books you might enjoy reading Index