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National Trust: Out and About Minibeast Explorer: A children's guide to over 60 different minibeasts
The perfect introduction to minibeasts for children aged 8-12! Ideal for any budding wildlife explorers, this book encourages children to get outside and spot minibeasts in the wild! It is packed with fun activities and useful information about how to identify minibeasts whilst out and about, whether in a garden or adventuring further afield. Written by Robyn Swift in consultation with experts from the National Trust and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Hannah Alice. Other titles in the series Out and About Bird Spotter and Out and About Night Explorer .
80 pages, Hardcover
Published April 1, 2021
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July 24, 2025
Out and About Minibeast Explorer is a fantastic and engaging resource that deserves a solid five stars! Perfect for young nature enthusiasts, this book is packed full of fascinating facts about a wide range of minibeasts—from beetles and butterflies to worms and woodlice.
What sets this book apart is its thoughtful inclusion of scale guides to help children understand the relative sizes of the creatures they’re discovering. It also features clear and easy-to-follow branch diagrams, which are an excellent tool for teaching classification skills. These diagrams not only help children understand how to sort minibeasts into groups but also serve as brilliant inspiration for creating their own—making it a superb cross-curricular resource for science and literacy lessons.
In addition to the factual content, the book includes lovely hands-on activities that encourage children to get outside and explore the natural world. From building bug hotels to conducting mini field surveys, the activities are fun, accessible, and sure to spark curiosity.
Whether used at school or during family outdoor adventures, Out and About Minibeast Explorer is an outstanding educational tool that makes learning about the tiny creatures in our gardens and parks both enjoyable and memorable. A must-have for any young explorer’s bookshelf!
What sets this book apart is its thoughtful inclusion of scale guides to help children understand the relative sizes of the creatures they’re discovering. It also features clear and easy-to-follow branch diagrams, which are an excellent tool for teaching classification skills. These diagrams not only help children understand how to sort minibeasts into groups but also serve as brilliant inspiration for creating their own—making it a superb cross-curricular resource for science and literacy lessons.
In addition to the factual content, the book includes lovely hands-on activities that encourage children to get outside and explore the natural world. From building bug hotels to conducting mini field surveys, the activities are fun, accessible, and sure to spark curiosity.
Whether used at school or during family outdoor adventures, Out and About Minibeast Explorer is an outstanding educational tool that makes learning about the tiny creatures in our gardens and parks both enjoyable and memorable. A must-have for any young explorer’s bookshelf!
August 10, 2023
An informative and child-friendly guide to Britain’s minibeast populations. Noah enjoyed the educational aspect and Imogen enjoyed the imagery, dropping it into my lap time and again come [bedtime] story-time.
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