Wildlife Watchers: Small Mammals
Wildlifers Series
What’s inside...
From city streets to salt marshes by the sea, learn how to spot tracks, identify markings and discover secret hideaways with 'Wildlife Watchers'. Each book is packed with fascinating factfiles, photographs and hands-on activities. From city streets to cliffs by the sea, discover the birds, bugs, plants and small mammals that live in your area. Handy factfiles and stunning photographs help you to identify wildlife in its natural habitat. What are you waiting for? Get spotting!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like if you were a small mammal for a day?
Which small mammal in the book did you find the most interesting, and why?
How do you think small mammals help the environment?
If you could ask one of the small mammals a question, what would it be?
How do you think the small mammals feel in their natural habitats?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as a character in the book, enhancing empathy and connection with the small mammals.
Discuss the importance of small mammals in maintaining ecological balance, simplifying complex ideas into child-friendly concepts.
Ask your child to draw their favorite small mammal from the book, then discuss its features and habitat as they draw.
Create a small quiz or trivia about the small mammals in the book to make the learning interactive and fun.
Use a world map to locate the regions where the small mammals from the book are found, blending geography with environmental science.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility Towards Nature
Explanation: Through observing the habits and habitats of small mammals, the book teaches children the importance of respecting and preserving natural environments.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be mindful of their surroundings and understand the impact of their actions on wildlife, promoting eco-friendly behavior.
Example Lesson: Scientific Observation Skills
Explanation: The book encourages children to notice details about small mammals, such as their physical characteristics and behaviors, fostering young scientific minds.
Real-World Application: These observation skills can be utilized in school projects, enhancing their learning process and potentially sparking interest in biological sciences.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: Wildlife watching requires waiting quietly and patiently, skills that are emphasized throughout the book as children learn about small mammals.
Real-World Application: This can translate to better focus and patience in completing tasks at school or in other activities requiring sustained attention.
Example Lesson: Empathy for Living Creatures
Explanation: By exploring the world of small mammals, children learn about the challenges these creatures face, fostering empathy and compassion.
Real-World Application: This empathy can extend to interpersonal relationships, teaching children to be considerate and understanding towards others.