Outside Activity Books for Kids
Activities, projects & experiments to spark curiosity!
This colorful book of outdoor toddler activities includes:
SKILL-BUILDING EXERCISES: Help your little one build up important skills like problem-solving, mindfulness, shapes and letters, sorting, patterns, and many more.
ACTIVITY TIPS & TRICKS: Find suggestions for making the most out of each activity and “Caution!” labels for exercises that require increased supervision.
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES: Learn more about your child’s motor, language, and social-emotional skills at each stage of development.
Add more intentional play, meaningful connection, learning opportunities, and plain old fun to your toddler’s days with help from The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book.
Discover the ultimate guide to an outdoor science lab for kids:
Easy to do at home—The activities use basic items that are probably already around the house and include easy-to-follow steps.
Hows and whys—Kids will learn the real science behind every result with simple explanations of what happened, tips for exploring more, and fascinating questions to think about.
Just for kids—Little ones might need a little help from a grown-up for certain steps, but these experiments are designed for kids to do all by themselves.
Get kids outdoors with a book of hands-on experiments that show them the power of nature!
Gardening 101—Learn everything you need to get your garden started today, from basic safety tips to helpful advice on caring for your plants.
25 Gardening projects—Dig into the natural world with a ton of fun experiments like sprouting food scraps, building plant forts, and more—each one focusing on specific STEAM skills.
A chance to grow together—This book features handy tips for expanding projects to work with groups of kids so you can share the fun in classrooms and community gardens.
Grow a love of science, technology, engineering, art, and math—plus lots of plants—with Gardening for Kids.
This activity book for kids encourages them to:
Play alone or together—A wide variety of games and puzzles offer opportunities for kids to play on their own or with their fellow passengers.
Enjoy all sorts of activities—It’s impossible to get bored with this fun mix of mazes, word searches, bingo games, scavenger hunts, cryptograms, would-you-rather questions, mad libs, and riddles.
Take it anywhere—This book’s perfect size makes it easy for kids to throw it in their bag and bring it with them wherever they’re going.
Make any road trip an exciting adventure with this engaging book of car activities for kids.
Explore the great outdoors with this hands-on activity book for ages 6 to 12!
50 fun outdoor projects—Spark your curiosity and creativity with 50 nature activities for kids that let you observe animals, plants, and even outer space!
Activities for anytime—This book includes a range of activities like taking a walk, drawing pictures, and looking out your window, so there’s always one to try, wherever you are.
Learn to explore like a pro—When you notice and record what’s going on around you, you also practice important skills like observation, memory, writing, drawing, and outdoor safety.
Experience everything nature has to offer with the Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids—and write down even more about what you see and do with the companion journal, the Exploring Nature Journal for Kids.
The Exploring Nature Journal for Kids includes:
Nature Journal 101—Teach kids how to hone their powers of observation with essential guidance for taking field notes, using descriptive language, drawing, and reflecting on what they’ve seen!
Handy Guidance—Get inspiration for outings, journaling ideas to spark writing, along with clues for what to look for and where.
Space to Explore—Jot down thoughts, sketch, and engage your little naturalist’s creativity.
There is a world of discovery waiting outside—and this nature journal is the kids guide to experiencing it.
Go beyond other bug books for kids with:
Bugs galore—Learn cool facts about familiar insects: ladybugs, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and more.
Amazing pictures—See creepy crawlies up close with big and colorful photos.
Exciting activities—Continue the learning with all kinds of bug-themed activities.
Give your child a bug’s-eye view of the world with this must-have title for anyone interested in bug books for kids.
Fossils for Kids includes:
Beyond dinos—You won’t just be learning about dinosaurs; this book covers mammals, other reptiles, and plant fossils.
Greater knowledge—Use the fun sidebars to dive deeper into the fossil world and get more hands-on learning.
Clear images—The colorful pictures allow you to easily identify fossils.
It’s time to unearth your scientific curiosity—there’s no telling what you’ll find using Fossils for Kids as your guide.