Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous Peterson Field Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants, and other natural things you are most likely to see. They make it fun to get into the field and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson Guides.
This course includes a Reader of delightful stories written in the late 1800s. With its narrative approach, students are gently introduced to the life of insects. For example, read how Mr. Cricket is the one who sings for us at night, and not Mrs. Cricket. That some beetles are quite useful, while others are destructive creatures. The focus is on observation and classification of insects, much like a classical naturalist. The corresponding Student Workbook takes children through the identification of different kinds of insects, insect anatomy, and incorporates memory work, observation activities and much more. It also provides the related page number in the margin making this study very user friendly. The Teacher Guide provides teaching support, answers to the questions in the Student Workbook, and quizzes and tests. Also required is the Peterson First Guide to Insects. Optional, but helpful, the Insect flashcards measure 5” x 7’ and are vibrantly illustrated. Designed for one year of study. Sold individually or in a convenient package. ~ Deanne
Required resource for our school. Love the vivid pictures though!
Chosen because it was recommended by Memoria Press
This is the edition required by our kids school program.
My children are interested in insect identification.