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 The New Amateur Naturalist - Nick Baker
Newest Review: ... involves a lot of science; no special knowledge is required to enjoy watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis, for ... more  ... example. He says that many of the best amateur naturalists he knows are kids.
This book then, gives the reader the knowledge to explore the natural world, be it in the garden, out in the British countryside, or on the African plains. The book is really aimed at people of all ages, from kids to adults. I can, however, see one fabulous use for this book; as a guide for an adult to aid a young child in exploring nature for the first time.
Baker gives us many tools and techniques to aid with this exploration. The ...more |
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The New Amateur Naturalist - Nick Baker: It's Naturalist, not Naturist! (760 words)
by - written on 19/05/09 (Very useful, 101 readings)
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Nick Baker will be familiar to many as a TV presenter from programmes such as The Really Wild Show. He is also an experienced naturalist and author of many books about wildlife. As a child he was inspired by Gerald and Lee Durrell's book, The Amateur Naturalist. He is, therefore, admirably qualified to pen the updated version "The New Amateur Naturalist". This update is fully endorsed by Lee Durrell who has also written the foreword. Many of us enjoy taking a walk in the countryside, or just around the garden, inspecting and admiring the plants and animals that we may encounter. For myself, one of the joys of a walk is unexpectedly coming ... Read the complete review
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