This author is celebrated for her children's books that focus on wildlife and the environment, aiming to instill a love for art and nature in young readers. Her work is characterized by an obsessive observation of the world around her, collecting natural treasures, and creating collections she shares with students. She considers any day unlearned to be a wasted day.
This engaging book offers a delightful introduction to the concept of seasons and how animals adapt to their changing environments. Through charming illustrations and accessible language, it explores the unique behaviors and characteristics of various animals throughout the year, making complex STEM concepts easy to understand for young readers. Ideal for nurturing curiosity about nature and science, it combines educational content with a fun narrative to inspire a love for learning.
Meet Josephine: a spirited and curious girl, a big sister, and a human being. She's also a mammal, an animal, and a living thing--all identities she explores with readers in this simple informational picture book.Inspired by science and nature writer Jan Thornhill's many classroom visits, this book is intended to help children recognize themselves as part of the natural world, with an emphasis on how all living things share similarities. Kid-friendly illustrations paired with minimal text make this an easy introduction to the classification of living things.
The story follows Kyle, a young three-toed sloth, who faces the daunting challenge of leaving the safety of his treetop home to make his first solo journey to the forest floor. With a weekly routine of descending only for necessary tasks, Kyle must overcome his fears and navigate the long drop, highlighting themes of independence and bravery in the face of the unknown.
A complete guide to every aspect of the food we eat.
Governor General's Award finalist The Wildlife ABC is now available as a newly formatted paperback! Nature in all its splendor leaps off the pages of this magnificent early learning primer, which features exotic and familiar animals from around the world. From A is for Auk to Z is for Zoo, this alphabet book communicates simple information through colorful illustrations and rhyming text; every page will spark young readers' interest and imagination. At the end of the book, "Nature Notes" provide additional information on each of the featured animals and their habitats, encouraging children to spend more time with this rich read.