The three chapters in this book, based on previous titles by David Suzuki and Eugenie Fernandes, take Jamie and Megan on an exciting exploration of nature and its secrets. With the help of their parents and their imaginations, they discover that natural magic is all around them. Sheets and pillows, books and pens, fruits and furniture: all come from nature. They also discover that the air is not just empty space but is full of smells, sounds, water, and life-giving gases. And they discover that their backyard contains clues to the past and future: a nail from pioneer times, seeds that will grow into food, and a robin’s nest that will soon hold baby birds. Beautiful full-color illustrations bring each adventure to life: a forest grows in the living room, astronauts float in space, and bears and a stream from the past appear in the back garden. Related activities for children aged five to eight are provided for each chapter, and a glossary is included at the end of the book. Recommended by Curriculum Services Canada

Co-published with the David Suzuki Foundation