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The Secret Jobs of Backyard Creatures: A Kid's Guide to How 50 Tiny Workers Protect Plants, Build Healthy Soil, Control Pests, and Keep Nature in Bala
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General Juvenile NonfictionScience & Nature
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 12 2026
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if your child could discover that a bee is a skilled pollination pilot, an earthworm is a master soil builder, a ladybug quietly protects gardens, and even a glow-worm has an important job after dark?
The Secret Jobs of Backyard Creatures turns an ordinary backyard into an unforgettable adventure through nature. With stunning hand-painted watercolor illustrations, fascinating facts, and interactive hidden-object challenges, children will discover that every creature, no matter how small, helps keep the natural world alive.
Inside this beautifully illustrated book, young explorers will discover:
50 amazing backyard creatures and the secret jobs they perform
How bees, butterflies, bats, frogs, earthworms, beetles, spiders, owls, and many more help nature every day
The hidden worlds beneath the soil, inside ponds, across flower gardens, through woodland habitats, and under the stars
Simple science explained in a way children can easily understand
Beautiful watercolor artwork that brings every habitat to life
Interactive hidden-object activities that encourage careful observation and curiosity
Fun facts that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and the outdoors
Children won't just learn the names of animals. They'll understand how every tiny worker helps plants grow, keeps habitats healthy, recycles nature, controls pests, spreads seeds, and keeps ecosystems in balance.
Perfect for curious readers ages 6 to 10, homeschool families, classrooms, libraries, and anyone who loves nature, this is a book children will return to again and again, discovering something new every time they open it.
Step outside, look a little closer, and discover the secret jobs happening in your own backyard every single day.
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