Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Fun with Nature
Mel Boring · 1999
60/100
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A hands-on compilation pulling together several of Mel Boring's backyard nature guides, great for kids who like tracking, identifying, and collecting outdoors. It's held its place in the homeschool market for a reason, but without independent reviews I can only call it solid, not standout.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety85
Substance / usefulness60
Craft & writing60
Originality50
Evidence & accuracy60
Hype vs delivers50
Age-fit70
Human-eye read55
Penny’s verdict60
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