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Our Newest Publication: "All About Forests"
In this Reader for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade, Woodsy Owl teaches about types of forests and explores what makes forests important. We rely on forests for products like wood and paper, for clean water and air, for important habitats, and for fun!
- Learn about different types of forests
- Learn about forest management and benefits
- For K-2 students
- Includes a fun activity and coloring pages
- Available to download or print at home
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Educator Blog
Want to learn more about how to use Natural Inquirer resources in your classroom? Planning for an educational event? Looking for ideas to bring natural resource science to your home, school, or community? Check out our educator blog!
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Highlighting Our Student Reviewers
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Forests Without Borders: Assessing the State of the World’s Forests
Forests serve many important functions – protecting watersheds, storing carbon, serving as habitat, providing forest prod... -
Oh, The Places You’ll Go: Career Exploration with Natural Inquirer
Since Natural Inquirer’s founding in 1998, we’ve worked with hundreds of scientists, educators, administrators, enginee... -
Hit the Trails with Natural Inquirer
Summer is nearly here, and for many the school year is ending. Time to venture into the great outdoors! Scientists have bee...







