Discover the science of the natural world - on your doorstep!

Gardens can be found all over the world, from the giant to the tiny. But, did you know, the gardens near you are brimming with life? This book uncovers the science and wonders of life in gardens.

The Great Outdoors aims to get kids looking at nature on their doorstep. Instead of larger biomes, the series looks at places children are most likely to have access to, like the local park, their back garden, or a beach. It encourages them to observe the wildlife and the ecosystems at work within these places, while taking in broader concepts. Each volume contains a minimum of 6 activities, which vary from observation to crafts, suitable for ages 7+.

This book is part of a book series called Great Outdoors .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Hachette Children's Group .

Lisa Regan is an experienced writer of children's fiction and non-fiction books.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is a garden?
• 2: Planning a garden
• 3: Types of plants
• 4: Fruit trees
• 5: Grow your own
• 6: Garden herbs
• 7: Garden creatures
• 8: Garden birds
• 9: A garden ecosystem
• 10: Through the seasons
• 11: Garden helpers
• 12: Composting
• 13: Green spaces
• 14: Quiz
• 15: Glossary
• 16: Index