“This intelligent little girl (4-year old friend’s daughter) stayed captivated through the whole story and even wanted me to read all of the fun facts.” ––Carolyn K., CA
Tag Archives: Nature Detective
Borrowing Binoculars to Continue the Adventure
- Monday, 27 July 2015 17:13
- Written by Rick DeDonato
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School Library Journal Review
- Monday, 27 July 2015 15:11
- Written by Rick DeDonato
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“DeDonato has Pipsie follow some essential steps for scientific inquiry: firsthand inspection for clues followed by consultation with an expert in the field (the zoo man with the badge). –– School Library Journal Review June 1, 2015
Poison Ivy : Be Careful
- Tuesday, 07 July 2015 14:56
- Written by Alfred Z. Turtle
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Hey Kids,
There are some plants that cause a skin rash that you should stay away from. Take a look at this picture. You can tell by looking at the leaves which plants are poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac. Poison oak and poison ivy both have three leaves. The poison oak leaves aren’t nearly as pointed as the poison ivy leaves. The poison sumac grows out differently with many leaves.
Be on the lookout for these because all three can really make you itch and develop a skin rash.
Poison ivy is not contagious and cannot be transferred from one person to another. However, if poison ivy juices get on clothing and that clothing comes in contact with someone’s skin they definitely can develop an irritating skin rash. People have been known to get poison ivy skin rashes from clothing as much as a year after the clothing came into contact with the poison ivy.
So the next time you come in from the woods, don’t just shower; make sure to wash your clothes right away to get rid of any poison ivy juices. Wash off your shoes, too since it’s likely your shoes would have gone through the poison ivy plants.
Be careful and have a TURTLE-riffic day!
–––Alfred Z. Turtle
GREAT SUMMER READING and FUN!
- Wednesday, 24 June 2015 13:07
- Written by Alfred Z. Turtle
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Hi, Nature Detectives,
Pipsie Nature Detective is GREAT SUMMER READING because it’s about being outside, learning about nature and you get to hang out with Pipsie and Alfred Z. Turtle.
Pipsie is still in the TOP 100 Turtle Book best sellers at #85. FIVE STARS, too!
If YOU love Pipsie, please go to our Amazon page and give us an AWESOME 5-STAR REVIEW!
Have a TURTLE-riffic day! –––Alfred Z. Turtle
Pipsie and Alfred Cake
- Wednesday, 01 April 2015 15:16
- Written by Alfred Z. Turtle
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Hi, Kids,
Yesterday was awesome because it was the day that our first book,
“The Disappearing Caterpillar” was delivered to everyone who ordered it early.
That was cool…but what I REALLY loved was that friends Nancy, Amy and Tom stopped by with a chocolate cake with PIPSIE and ME right on top made out of DELICIOUS ICING!
So everyone, please enjoy reading all about Pipsie and me…I’m about to enjoy another piece of chocolate cake!
Have a TURTLE-riffic day! –––Alfred Z. Turtle
