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Wonder why book of exploring a wood

By Malcolm Saville

What secrets appear when you stop, look and listen beneath the woodland’s changing seasons?

informative · curious · illustrated · exploratory

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Wonder why book of exploring a wood about?

Step into the woods and discover a world full of hidden wonders. This illustrated nature guide encourages young explorers to stop, look and listen as they investigate trees, leaves, flowers, insects, birds and woodland animals. It explains how a wood changes through the seasons and reveals the mysteries to be found beneath branches, among the undergrowth and on the forest floor. With lively observations and practical ideas for exploring safely, the book helps children see familiar woodland places in a new and exciting way.

About the author

Malcolm Saville was a popular British author who wrote exciting stories for children. He is best known for the Lone Pine books, in which a group of friends explore the countryside, solve mysteries and share thrilling adventures. His first Lone Pine story was Mystery at Witchend. Saville loved describing forests, hills, villages and other outdoor places, making readers feel as though they were exploring alongside the characters. He also wrote many other adventure stories and books about nature.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1978

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