The 'Look About You' Nature Study Books, Book 2 [of 7]

This charming little guide invites young listeners to step outside and discover the hidden lives of the plants and animals that share our everyday world. Written by an experienced nature teacher, each lesson is built around simple, hands‑on experiments that use materials found in any garden or kitchen. The approach nurtures observation, reasoning and a love of living things without any need for fancy equipment.

Together with Uncle George and a curious group of children, the book opens with a gentle mystery—a tulip that has wilted overnight. Through a playful demonstration of soil mixed with water, followed by heating the liquid to reveal invisible particles, the story shows how plants draw nourishment from the earth. Listeners will be guided to repeat these experiments, sparking questions about roots, nutrients and the cycle of growth.