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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 192 pages, height x width: 216x175 mm, Colour Throughout
  • Sērija : The Wild World Handbook (#2)
  • Izdošanas datums: 02-Nov-2021
  • Izdevniecība: Quirk Books
  • ISBN-10: 1683692683
  • ISBN-13: 9781683692683
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 192 pages, height x width: 216x175 mm, Colour Throughout
  • Sērija : The Wild World Handbook (#2)
  • Izdošanas datums: 02-Nov-2021
  • Izdevniecība: Quirk Books
  • ISBN-10: 1683692683
  • ISBN-13: 9781683692683
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We share this beautiful planet we call home with countless living creatures, from monarch butterflies and falcons to koalas and dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the growing threat of climate change. Featuring seven categories of animals, this handbook offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts, hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities. Each section includes biographies of adventurers, scientists, and artists from all over the world who used their passion and skills to become bold allies for nature. As the second of two illustrated middle grade guides, The Wild World Handbook: Creatures seeks to empower young readers to appreciate and protect Planet Earth and its inhabitants. Inside you will find: Seven Categories of Incredible Creatures Fourteen Inspiring Biographies Seven Kid-Friendly DIY Activities Seven Fun Field Trips And much more! Series Overview: The Wild World Handbook is a middle grade series featuring stories of environmental stewardship, creative activities to engage with the natural world, and real stories of inspiring outdoor adventurers, scientists, and artists. The first book covers the world s varied habitats and ecosystems and how to preserve them. The second book covers the earth s creatures and how to protect them.

Recenzijas

A 2021 Foreword INDIES Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

A treasure trove of animals, familiar as well as not so well-known, and the scientists and activists who help them survive and thrive.School Library Journal, starred review

Animals are always a hot topic for kids, and this STEAM offering for middle-graders is sure to please.Booklist

Filled with history and facts about creatures that are beautifully expressed and explained.Beary Into Books

A wonderful book packed with amazing information!The Momma Spot

A fantastic discovery tour of creatures!Nourished by Books

A must have for families looking to make a difference in the world...Get ready to be blown away with the awe inspiring illustrations that fill the pages of this environmental stewardship handbook, while gaining practical tools and skills.Inspired by Savannah

Praise for The Wild World Handbook: Habitats PureWow Happy Kid Award Winner 2021 for Best 8+ Book

This gorgeous book features beautifully detailed illustrations, facts, stories and tips on making your own biome and helping to protect the environment.... A practical guide for young climate activists and junior conservationists.CNN Underscored

Beautifully illustrated.An entertaining and educational book for environmentally conscious nature lovers that will inspire action.Booklist

Well-designed and smartly organized...providing inspiration that proves that all types of people can enjoy and protect nature.Kirkus Reviews

This accessible guide offers a good balance of detailed information with engaging activities and calls to action....A strong choice to inspire young changemakers for our planet.School Library Journal

Hopeful, even as it leaves no stone unturned on the path to mitigating grave ecological issues like climate change, deforestation and overfishing...The result leaves readers whether middle grade or middle-aged informed, inspired and, most importantly, empowered.Madison Magazine

For the quieter kid, or perhaps for an Earth-minded child who may need to stay indoors for part of the summer...With more facts, less adventure, this book offers ecology-based biographies, activities to do indoors, fun facts, places to visit, and information about our world.Terri Schlichenmeyer

Introduction: The World Outside 8(2)
Chapter 1 Insects
10(26)
Biography: The Butterfly Artist: Maria Sibylla Merian
14(5)
Natural Wonder: The Secret of the Monarch Butterfly
19(3)
Field Trip: Investigate Insects
22(2)
People Helping Animals: The Little Things
24(2)
Diy: Create a Collection
26(2)
Biography: The Environmental Writer: Rachel Carson
28(5)
An Animal Tale: Adam and Eve
33(1)
Stewardship: You: Be Kind to Wild Bees
Local: Grow Plants for Pollinators
Global: Share Your Insect Knowledge
34(2)
Chapter 2 Birds
36(24)
Biography: The Bold Birder: Florence Merriam Bailey
40(5)
Natural Wonder: The World's Most Colorful Birds
45(2)
An Animal Tale: Alex
47(1)
Field Trip: Learn to Spot Birds
48(2)
People Helping Animals: North America's Bald Eagles
50(2)
Diy: Crochet a Bird's Nest
52(2)
Biography: The Forgotten Ornithologist: Elizabeth Gould
54(4)
Stewardship: You: Protect Birds from Pets
Local: Make Windows Bird-Safe
Global: Be a Birder
58(2)
Chapter 3 Reptiles and Amphibians
60(24)
Biography: The Reptile Protector: Joan Beauchamp Procter
64(5)
Natural Wonder: The Long Lives of Reptiles
69(2)
An Animal Tale: Lonesome George
71(1)
Field Trip: Listen to Frog Songs
72(2)
People Helping Animals: Alligators of the American South
74(2)
Diy: Make a Toad Abode
76(2)
Biography: The Crocodile Conservationist: Steve Irwin
78(4)
Stewardship: You: Let Wildlife Be Wild
Local: Study Frogs
Global: Protect Reptile and Amphibian Habitats
82(2)
Chapter 4 Land Animals
84(26)
Biography: The Storytelling Naturalist: Beatrix Potter
88(5)
Natural Wonder: Amazing Animal Communities
93(4)
Field Trip: Watch for Wildlife
97(3)
People Helping Animals: China's Giant Pandas
100(2)
Diy: Write an Animal Story
102(1)
An Animal Tale: Christian
103(1)
Biography: The Wildlife Advocate: George Melendez Wright
104(4)
Stewardship: You: Create Animal Habitat
Local: Help Wildlife
Rehabilitators
Global: Speak Up About the Wildlife Trade
108(2)
Chapter 5 Ocean Creatures
110(26)
Biography: The Shark Scientist: Dr. Eugenie Clark
114(5)
Natural Wonder: Incredible Ocean Journeys
119(3)
An Animal Tale: Fungie
122(2)
Field Trip: Think Like a Marine Biologist
124(2)
People Helping Animals: Sea Otters of the North Pacific
126(2)
Diy: Sculpt a Coral Reef
128(2)
Biography: The Manatee Rescuer: Jamal Galves
130(4)
Stewardship: You: Keep Seashells at the Seashore
Local: Clean Up Waterways
Global: Support an Ocean Animal Species
134(2)
Chapter 6 Freshwater Life
136(24)
Biography: The Turtle Trailblazer: Tomas Diagne
140(5)
Natural Wonder: The Winter Survivors
145(2)
An Animal Tale: Beave
147(1)
Field Trip: Explore a Freshwater Food Web
148(2)
People Helping Animals: The Elwha River's Salmon and Trout
150(2)
Diy: Draw Freshwater Creatures
152(2)
Biography: The Water Protector: Autumn Peltier
154(4)
Stewardship: You: Conserve Water
Local: Adopt a Freshwater Habitat
Global: Join a Citizen Science Project
158(2)
Chapter 7 City Wildlife
160(24)
Biography: The Urban Ecologist: Deja Perkins
164(5)
Natural Wonder: The Good of Urban Animals
169(2)
An Animal Tale: Cher Ami
171(1)
Field Trip: Do a City Wildlife Survey
172(2)
People Helping Animals: Wildlife Rehabilitators
174(2)
Diy: Build a Birdhouse
176(2)
Biography: The Fox Guardian: Dora Nightingale
178(4)
Stewardship: You: Keep Trash Away from Animals
Local: Support Wildlife Corridors
Global: Protect Habitats Beyond the City
182(2)
Conclusion: Into The Wild World 184(3)
Selected Bibliography 187(4)
Index 191
Andrea Debbink is the author of several books for kids and a former editor at American Girl magazine. Her favorite way to explore our wild world is hiking a trail or kayaking a river. She lives and writes in Madison, Wisconsin, and you can learn more about her at AndreaDebbink.com.