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Take an inspirational month-by-month journey through the seasons with The Nature Yearbook 2019: A Children's Almanac

The perfect gift for children to enjoy the whole year round! Celebrate festivals, world holidays and other special events all year round with this fun-packed Children's Almanac. Every month find out what's happening in nature, astronomy, sports, science, the world and more. Inside you'll find: A calendar of events and special days for every month What to spot in nature and simple things to grow through the seasons Things to look for in the night sky Amazing environmental stories from around the world Upcoming sporting events with facts, stats and useful info Exciting new technology and incredible inventions History and traditions of religious festivals and special days from around the world With things to do, recipes, crafts and puzzles, it's the ideal gift to last the whole year!

There are four seasons in one year. Can your child identify them all? This educational book uses a combination of pictures and texts to teach a child what to expect at every change of the season. The information presented here is very easy to absorb because of the simple format and the child-friendly organization of facts. Secure a copy now!