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Scorpio Books and Te Papa Press warmly welcome you to the launch of The Urban Activity Book by Rachel Haydon, illustrated by Pippa Keel.Nature isn’t just found in forests, on beaches, in rivers or on faraway mountains. It’s right here, living with us in our gardens, on our windowsills and in the cracks of a footpath.
The Urban Activity Book centres outdoors fun and learning within the urban environments of Aotearoa New Zealand with a view to making this series (The Nature Activity Book and The Beach Activity Book) even more accessible for tamariki living in our cities and towns. The 99 activities are designed to connect with nature in unexpected ways, to inspire young people to get outside and explore their community and urban environments, from experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness.
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. Mātauranga Māori concepts and the theme of nature connectedness are an integral part of the activities.
All welcome, this is a free event. Refreshments provided from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Please send in your RSVP.
About the author
Rachel Haydon is a qualified primary school teacher and scientist with a zoology Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in marine science. She has more than twenty years’ experience of teaching science to children of all ages in schools, museums, zoos and aquariums around the world. She was the General Manager of the National Aquarium of New Zealand and is now CEO of Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch. Rachel is the author of The Nature Activity Book and The Beach Activity Book (Te Papa Press) and Kaewa the Kororā (Massey University Press). She is dedicated to motivating children of all ages to get outside and explore, connect with nature and have the best chance to protect the natural world and all that lives within it.
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Scorpio Books, Scorpio Books, 120 Hereford St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch
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