Engage your child in outdoor play, nature outings, and environmental explorations. Chase and be chased in a game of capture the flag. Use the power of the sun to craft your own shadow prints. Explore the stars on a late night walk. Create a field guide to your neighborhood.  Through 52 ideas—some classic and some new—<i>Let's Go Outside!</i> offers a range of activities perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Whether you're in the country, the city, or anywhere in between, this book is sure to help you get outside—and run, dance, hike, or camp—with your preteen. <br><br>Sections of the book include: <br> <br>   • Back to Basics: Reconnecting with twists on traditional games and activities such as Capture the Flag <br>   • Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: Picnics, doing homework outdoors, and socializing opportunities outdoors <br>   • Outdoor Adventures: Canoeing, biking, and camping <br>   • Environmental Experiments: Ways to explore how nature works