Discover how beloved author and illustrator Barbara Cooney infused her stories with the beauty of nature. In this episode, we explore her life, her inspirations, and the special connections between her books and nature study!

Join us for a special No Sweat Nature Study video class where we’ll explore Barbara Cooney’s breathtaking illustrations and uncover how she used nature to bring her stories to life. Students will compare her artwork across books and create nature journal pages inspired by her unique style!

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Visit the Barbara Cooney show notes page to see a lupine.

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Did you know diamonds can be pink, blue, or even black? In this sparkling episode, kids will learn what gives diamonds their colors and the meaning behind fancy diamonds!

Explore earth science, chemistry, and math in the video class about diamonds as we discover how diamonds form, relate to the rock cycle, and shine with incredible strength!

Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

Buy gift cards for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift

Charter schools can purchase access to No Sweat Nature Study → ourjourneywestward.com/charter

Visit the diamond show notes page to see the Hope Diamond!

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Brace yourself for an earth-shaking journey as we explore the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Discover fascinating facts about seismologists and the Richter scale, too!

Learn how and why earthquakes occur in the companion Earthquakes Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership. Be ready to create a nifty diagram of tectonic plates, fault lines, and seismic waves!

Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

Buy Gift Certificates for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/

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Visit the earthquake show notes page to find Chile on a map of South America!

Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

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