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Nature Explorers!

A list of recommended books and online resources to inspire families to get outside and explore the natural world.

Princeton Public Library

58 items

  • Ideal for inspiring families with children to explore the great outdoors, each backpack includes information about Princeton open spaces, compass, binoculars, magnifying glass, New Jersey pocket field guides and more. Available for check out at the…
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  • Hike It

    An Introduction to Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking in the U.S.A.

    Tazz, Iron,
    Book, 2024New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024. — Ju Oversize 796.51 Taz
  • Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars

    Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids

    Rinella, Steven,
    Book, 2023New York : Random House, [2023] — Ju 796.5 Rin
  • Book, 2023New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2023. — Ju 613.69 Vuk
  • Book, 2023New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2023. — Ju 613.69 Vuk
  • 50 Hikes With Kids

    New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey

    Gorton, Wendy,
    Book, 2022Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2022. — Travel 917.49 Gor
  • Ages 4-8
    Picture Book, 2021Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, 2021. — Ju E Fea
  • What's in Your Pocket?

    Discovering Treasures in Nature

    Montgomery, Heather L.,
    Ages 4-10
    Book, 2021Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge Publishing, 2021. — Ju 508.092 Mon
  • Picture Book, 2020Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick press, 2020. — Ju E Osw
  • The Outdoor Scientist

    the Wonder of Observing the Natural World

    Grandin, Temple,
    Ages 8-12
    Book, 2021New York : Philomel Books, 2021. — Ju 508 Gra
  • Ages 4-8
    Picture Book, 2020Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020. — Ju E Und
  • Ages 3-7
    Picture Book, 2020New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020] — Ju E Whi
  • Slow Down

    50 Mindful Moments in Nature

    Williams, Rachel,
    Ages 5-12
    Book, 2020New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2020. — Ju 508 Wil