Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Wildflowers

By Libby Romero

Paperback

Published on Feb 27, 2018 | 160 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

The latest in the Ultimate Explorer line is a hands-on, fun, fact-filled guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying wildflowers in your own backyard. Go ahead—dig in—and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

What do you call a garden filled with lots of flowers? A polli-nation! Nat Geo Kids is back with the newest fact- and photo-filled Ultimate Explorer Field Guide, and this one packs some real flower power! This guide to wildflowers will make kids stop and look for all kinds of blossoms blooming right under their noses. From buttercups to bladderworts, primroses to pitcher plants, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these wildflowers in their backyard, down the street, or all over town! Jam-packed with tons of info, interactive prompts, tips for budding botanists, super stats, and jokes—it’s the perfect companion for exploring the backyard or field trips, camping, or vacation. Durable and portable, it’s just right for your pocket or backpack!

"This field guide to wildflowers is packed with useful information as well as features designed to engage children." —Booklist

ISBN 9781426329951 (Paperback)
Published on Feb 27, 2018
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 160
Dimensions 5-1/8 x 7-9/16
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: IG800L | Fountas/Pinnell: S

Libby Romero

Libby Romero was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. Her books include the biography Ibn al-Haytham: The Man Who Discovered How We See, as well as teacher guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials, including National Geographic’s Explorer magazines and the Smithsonian Institution’s TweenTribune. Libby is the author of DK Life Stories: Helen Keller and DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall.

Charlotte Ager is the illustrator on all the Life Stories titles. Her work has appeared in The New York Times as well as in Season and Here magazines. She has also been featured on the Urban Outfitters blog. Charlotte lives in London.

Charlotte Ager is the illustrator on all the Life Stories titles. Her work has appeared in The New York Times as well as in Season and Here magazines. She has also been featured on the Urban Outfitters blog. Charlotte lives in London.