Illustrated by Oana Befort

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Little beachcombers are encouraged to discover the wonders of the seashore with this take-along activity book that turns a day at the beach into a learning adventure, with field guides, sand games, and at-the-beach science and crafts.

Learn about ocean animals and plants, identify shorebirds, discover the life found in tide pools, and watch the waves while learning about the tides. Make a stick sundial, build fanciful sea creatures, and learn about different marine habitats.

Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk is packed with fun features, including:

3 sticker sheets
12 interactive field guides
8 outdoor games and crafts
3 sensory scavenger hunts
A real magnifying glass
A pull-out journal to record a day at the beach

It’s the perfect guide for kids ages 4 to 8 who love exploring outside and feeling sand between their toes.

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Backpack Explorer

“Education and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk is a great way to inspire kids to explore their local waters, and show them how those waters are connected to an incredible global system worth protecting.” — Kristen Sarri, president and CEO, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

“This activity guide encourages children to spend time freely exploring, learning, and playing at the beach, making it a wonderful resource for anyone who wishes to help the children in their life build a strong connection with nature.” — Gary Clayton, president, Mass Audubon

On Sale: Apr 9, 2019
Page Count: 48 pages
Publisher: Storey
ISBN-13: 9781612129020

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About the Author

Storey Publishing’s children’s nonfiction books spark curiosity and joy, and inspire kids to learn, grow, connect, and discover new skills.

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Oana Befort

About the Illustrator

Oana Befort earned a Master’s Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication from the National University of Arts in Bucharest, Romania. She has worked with Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, provided illustrations for the Michael O’Mara title RHS Colouring Diary, and is now a freelance graphic artist and illustrator. Oana is a wife and mother of two children and is based in the Midwest.

Ciara Ni Dhuinn is originally from Ireland but now lives and works as an illustrator in Chicago. She illustrates for books and TV. Find her on Twitter @ciarasworld.

Harry and Zanna Goldhawk are a husband-and-wife illustrating team working from Penzance, Cornwall. They split their time between illustrating books and designing products for their business, Papio Press.

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