The Beach Activity Book
99 Ideas for Activities by the Water Around Aotearoa New Zealand
Author: Rachel Haydon and Pippa Keel
Follow-up to the successful Nature Activity Book, published by Te Papa Press in 2020• Packed with fantastic illustrations by Pippa Keel• Encourages nature connectedness, water safety and awareness• Mātauranga Māori concepts integral to activities• Hours of educational fun
AN ENGAGING ACTIVITY BOOK FOR YOUNG NEW ZEALANDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Summary
Follow-up to the successful Nature Activity Book, published by Te Papa Press in 2020• Packed with fantastic illustrations by Pippa Keel• Encourages nature connectedness, water safety and awareness• Mātauranga Māori concepts integral to activities• Hours of educational fun
AN ENGAGING ACTIVITY BOOK FOR YOUNG NEW ZEALANDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Description
The 99 activities in this immersive book for children aged 7 to 14 range from experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness. Developed to inspire curious young minds to explore and appreciate our beaches, lakes, rivers and streams. It is also designed to be taken out into natural environments and to be drawn and written in. Written by a children's learning expert, all sorts of learning styles are recognised, with each activity being open to children who like to draw and those who like to write. The book's journal-like format and activities that range across the seasons make it a long-term and much treasured companion. Matauranga Maori concepts and the theme of nature connectedness are an integral part of the activities.
Critic Reviews
"Comprehensive compendium of science and art." -- NZ Listener, reviewed by Ann Packer
"It is fantastic as a book for families, a resource for educators, and as a gift for almost any kid." -- The Sapling, reviewed by Linda Jane Keegan
"Every child will find something of interest in this comprehensive book." -- Bookrapt, reviewed by Penny Guy
"A great book for making the most of family time together." -- BookTrailers for Kids
"More than enough activities to keep families busy for every day of the school holidays." -- Kids Books NZ, reviewed by Maria Gill
About the Author
Rachel Haydon is a qualified primary school teacher and scientist with a zoologyBachelor’s degree and a Master’s in marine science. She has more than 18 years’experience of teaching science to children of all ages in schools, museums, zoos andaquariums around the world. She is the General Manager of the National Aquariumof New Zealand. Rachel is the author of the Nature Activity Book (Te Papa Press)and Kaewa the Kororā (Massey University Press). She is dedicated to motivatingchildren of all ages to get outside and explore, connect with nature and have thebest chance to protect the natural world and all that lives within it.Pippa Keel is an award-winning illustration designer, with an honour’s degreein illustration and a huge love of the great outdoors! From her small studio in TeWhanganui-a- Tara Wellington, Pippa collaborates with a variety of clients. Duringthe warmer months, she travels around Aotearoa to hand-paint murals. Gettingoutside into nature has been a part of Pippa’s life since before she could walk, andshe recently dipped her toe into free diving (a real help for this book!). She hopesher drawings, alongside Rachel’s fab activities, go a good way towards inspiringothers to venture into the wild.
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