Discover the natural world with this adventurous collection of investigations that invites children to explore intriguing science questions through hands-on discovery. Why learn indoors when nature is calling you? Science in the Wild is not just a lesson, but an adventure to immerse yourself in the natural world, satisfying your curiosity with exciting investigations such as:

Planet Hunters: Embark on a hunt for micrometeorites, space debris that regularly falls to Earth.

A Sticky Encounter: Use a classic technique to discover nocturnal arthropods and their unique behavior in the dark.

Sugar Sinkholes: Construct a sinkhole model showing the rapid changes on Earth's surface.

Live Choices: Explore earthworm behavior by observing their interactions in different environments.

Tiny Apartments: Create miniature habitats to understand animal behavior in complex ecosystems.

Potato Trap: Observe the creatures that have fallen into your trap from a decomposing potato.

Through these and other thrilling investigations, you will master inquiry skills that are important for scientists. With over 50 exciting experiments, step-by-step photos, and scientific summaries, Science in the Wild offers curious kids opportunities to explore different scientific disciplines. Each investigation has a connection to the natural world, encouraging you to get outside and discover things waiting to surprise you!