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MAGAZINES
Owl
The Young Naturalist Foundation
59 Front St. East
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5E1B3
Information on an abundance of
different activities for the outdoors.
Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
1412 16th St., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Provides activities and information
to help children enjoy
nature.
Chickadee
The Young Naturalist Foundation
59 Front St. East
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5E1B3
Excellent for 3-5 year olds.
Your Big Backyard
National Wildlife Federation
1412 16th St. N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Perfect for kids 3-5. Wildlife
photos, stories, puzzles, games and poems.
The MAILBOX Magazine
P.O. Box 51676
Boulder, CO 80323-1676
www.themailbox.com
Copy Cat
Ideas and Activities for K-3
Teachers
P.O. Box 081546
Racine, WI 53408-1546
www.copycatpress.com
Quote
If
children are
to keep
alive their
inborn
sense of wonder,
they need
the
companionship
of at
least one adult
who can
share it,
rediscovering
with them
the joy,
excitement
and
mystery of the
world we
live in.
Rachel Carson