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...................... Activity Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Amphibians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16 Animal Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16 Archaeology/Arrowheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44 Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-49 Buccaneers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 Butterflies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,7 Dinosaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37 Early America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Earth Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28 Ecology/Going Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34 Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Field Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-49 Fossils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50,51 Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28 Gold Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Insects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 Insect Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Leaf/Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25 Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Native Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,31 Nature Books & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-49 Oceans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,41 Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,39 Owls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Pirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25 Prehistoric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37 Rainforests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Reptiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28 Science Books & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-49 Sea Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,41 Skull Replicas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12,19,20 Snakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44 Spiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16 Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25 Videos and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44 NEW! Outfit Your Nature Area . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Learning that is FUN!

PAGE We’re all about HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON learning!

The natural world provides amazing opportunities for learning and discovery. We believe that learning is most effective when it is “hands-on.” When children (and adults) actively participate and experience something first-hand, their learning comes alive. Since 1987 we have created activity kits and selected products to provide opportunities for experiential learning. Instructors appreciate our products for their educational value; participants think they are fun! Nature-Watch has provided thousands of schools, museums, nature centers, child care programs, camps and many others with exciting, and often difficult to find, products and materials. Whether you’re a school looking to kick-start or enhance a curriculum or an outdoor educator trying to inspire young naturalists, Nature-Watch is designed for you!

Nature-Watch Activity Kits are Amazing!

Nature-Watch exclusive activity kits are the anchors of our catalog. They engage, enlighten and enliven the learning process. Each kit is centered around a hands-on project which participants create and take home. This “make and take” approach reinforces the discovery. Our activity guides provide instructors with everything they need to teach – even if they begin with no familiarity with the subject. Activity kits are packed with unique “hard to find” materials, interesting natural craft projects, detailed instructions, background information and additional activity ideas.

Everything is FULLY GUARANTEED!

We wouldn’t have it any other way. If any product doesn’t meet your needs, feel free to return it within one year of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Please note that natural products may differ slightly from those pictured. While we make every effort to be consistent, mother nature provides a beautiful variety of size, shape and color! Our activity kits may include substitute supplemental components based on seasonality or availability. Nature-Watch is your resource for bringing the world of nature to life! We look forward to hearing from you.

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