Christian Liberty Nature Reader

We use book 1 and book 5 (for my 5th grader) and both children love them immensely. The first grader begs for me to continue reading about the different kinds of animals. It talks about animals that I didn't know about. It is not a science curriculum in and of itself but it is a great starting place and somewhere to build upon. Definitely recommended.

My 5 year old girl loves to read and though this reader has some words that are more advanced that what she has learned, she is able to read most of it. I like that this reader and the series are based on nature - it is refreshing to have the children read something that builds their understanding of the world around them. It provides a nice balance to reading fun, silly stuff like Seuss, which we love, too.

This is from a book series explaining the wonders of nature from a *Christian* perspective to children. I'd say this is appropriate for kids ages 5-7, depending on their ability to pay attention. Particular insects or animals are discussed in an old-fashioned but informative style. The book begins, "Children, did you ever think about how much your mothers do for you?...God also made mothers for many of his tiny creatures." The growth and habits are discussed of such creatures as wasps, bees, spiders, prairie animals, oysters, snails and many others. My 5yo son and I read all or part of a chapter every day for some time. He gained knowledge of these creatures as well as several difficult vocabulary words. I really recommend them.