National Trust: Story of the Seasons

Take a fresh look atnature by observing the changes in 8 recognisable habitats over the course of a year. Find out how birds survive cold winters, how foxes scavenge in cities, how a hedgehog raises its baby hoglets and much more besides!  

Using woodland, pond, meadow, hedgerow, park, river, mountain and coastal settings, children can learn about the lives and natural relationships of a huge diversity of plants and animalsand how they adapt to seasonal changes. 

This comprehensive book is well-pitched for children of mixed primary school ages. There are accessible facts to share with younger children and opportunities for older readers to explore more detailed scientific explanations. Informationis presented in bite-sized chunks and is complemented by excellent full-page illustrations whichare child-friendly while remaining accurate.  

The range of habitats on offer make this a brilliant book to use as a teaching tool. It aligns with the science curriculum brilliantly, including key animals which are explored in more detail, such as the life cycles of frogs and the importance of bees as pollinators.The variety of habitats featured also mean that children would likely have access to at least one of the settings, allowing them to take their knowledge out into real-world contexts.