Young Naturalists: Winter in the Natural World

Series extension "Young Naturalists" , this time in a photographic version! "Winter" This is the fourth volume in a series about Polish nature during each season. It discusses a wealth of natural curiosities that young readers can see and discover in winter.

Children will learn the difference between summer and winter coats and how some animals change their "clothes" for winter. They will read about which animals are active in winter and which hibernate. They will discover their winter shelters, including under our roofs. They will learn to recognize tracks in the snow, both large and small. They will learn which birds stay with us for the winter and learn how to feed them properly. They will observe those that come to us for the cold season from even colder places. They will understand why insects are not seen in winter. They will learn about the habits of winter predators such as foxes, martens, weasels, lynxes, and birds of prey. They will learn what happens underground and underwater in winter.