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Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining...
2) Pond walk
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One summer day, Buddy and his mother take a walk around a pond and observe the animals and insects that live there.
Author
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An epic story, full of danger wrapped up as a sea shanty from enormously talented poet Elena de Roo and rising star illustrator Hannah Peck. A boy and a dog follow a cloud out to sea, but as the weather worsens he relies on the whales and waves to bear him home."-- Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Meet some of our planet’s most important animals and discover the remarkable ways they are helping save our planet. Learn about 25 keystone species around the world from elephants to wolves, honeybees to beavers. Keystone species are animals or plants that play a crucial role in different habitats and have a huge effect on the environment around them. Entire ecosystems can depend on a single species, and they act as a glue that holds the ecosystem...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Like busy moles, we humans dig lots of holes to get things done: in the ground, in our oceans, and even in our bathrooms! Unfortunately, many of these holes rip apart the ground, spill dangerous chemicals, and permanently damage our earth. But used correctly, our shovels and machines might be able to help our planet instead of destroy. Whimsical rhyme and delightfully strange illustrations unearth the excitement happening beneath our feet and urge...
Author
Series
Detective Duck volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, and her pond animal pals investigate puzzling mysteries caused by human disruptions to their habitat.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lorelei is shocked to learn that her favorite animal, seals, actually eat penguins, so she sets out to do some in-person research--and discovers that in nature things are complicated.
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This perfectly poetic story is an ode to family and nature in the big city. Squirrels and humans alike rush to get from place to place, all returning to their nooks and nests at the end of the day atop skyscrapers, amidst the stars. This gentle text is sure to lull little ones to sleep as well as instill the importance of coexisting with the natural world"--
11) Under the sea
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Children learn about the animals that live on the ocean floor, such as crabs and urchins; creatures that cling to rocks, such as limpets and mussels; dolphins and sea turtles; corals; octopuses; and many more underwater inhabitants.
12) My little ocean
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019].
Language
English
Description
Seal, Seagull, and Crab introduce readers to their homes in the ocean and on the beach: showing which plants grow on the ocean floor, what crabs look like, and which fish have fun red dots. Elegantly designed with spare text, Katrin's Wiehle's gentle, adorable illustrations complement the sustainable format. Printed on thick, 100% recycled board, this eco-friendly board book series encourages little readers to enjoy nature--inside and out! --
13) My little pond
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019].
Language
English
Description
Duck, Frog and Fish live in the pond and introduce readers to their home: showing what plants grow on the banks, which plants thrive in the pond water, and even what tadpoles look like. Elegantly designed with spare text, these gentle earth tone illustrations complement the sustainable format. Printed on thick, 100% recycled board, this eco-friendly book encourages little readers to enjoy nature--inside and out!
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Animals are found in every environment around the world from the rain forest to the savanna to the desert. Some creatures, like butterflies and foxes, can survive in many different habitats. Lyrical text and stunning illustrations bring to life the inhabitants of these unique environments"--Jacket.
Author
Publisher
The Gryphon Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Pulitzer Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver and environmental educator Lily Kingsolver collaborate on their first children's book, Coyote's Wild Home. The book takes us into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote pup each have their first woodland adventures. On their separate journeys into the wilderness with a beloved family member, the intertwined paths of child and coyote will surprise and enchant young...
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Amara loves bats, so when she learns there are none near her new home due to habitat loss, she overcomes her feelings of helplessness and inspires her community to take action. Includes facts about bats and bat houses.
19) Silencio
Author
Publisher
Cuento de Luz
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
El silencio me visita a la orilla del río. Luego se esconde. ¿Y si estuviera en las ondas del agua fresca? ¿O en las altas montañas? ¿O en el interior de los árboles? ¿Y si pudiera ir a buscarlo? Un río, la mirada de una niña y el mundo natural sabio en silencios nos invitan a escuchar lo que no se oye. Las ilustraciones con recortes de papel y luz de caramelo, crean una sugerente aventura entre el sueño y la realidad.
Silence visits me...
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