Over and Under the Pond
A boy and his mom explore the ecosystem of a pond and discover their surroundings. An educational look at the interconnectedness of animals, people and the environment told through fun text and captivating illustrations. Why use this book? Highlights how animals, people and the environment are interconnected and how we all depend on everyone doing […]
My Friend Earth
This beautifully illustrated picture book follows ‘Earth’ after she wakes up from her winter nap. The story takes you along with Earth as she follows the cawing crows, tunneling moles, and hibernating bears through the four seasons until it is time for her winter nap again. This picture book can spark meaningful conversations in both […]
Me…Jane
This book features an important role model, Dr. Jane Goodall who has elevated awareness about the plight of chimpanzees and environmental conservation. She spent years living with, and observing, chimpanzees in their natural habitat in the forests of Tanzania. Here she discovered just how intelligent chimpanzees were and how similar they are to humans. Reading […]
Shark Lady: A True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist
This book features an important role model, Dr. Eugenie Clark, whose courage and natural curiosity for sharks has changed the way we perceive them. Dr. Clark studied sharks at a time when many were reviled and hunted around the world. Through her career in science, she demonstrated that sharks are beautiful, intelligent creatures, worthy of […]
This Moose Belongs to Me
Wilfred believes that Marcel is his pet moose, and although the wild animal does not follow all of Wilfred’s pet rules, Wilfred never questions his guardianship of the animal. Marcel is good at being quiet and providing shelter for Wilfred, but would rather follow tasty apples rather than listen to Wilfred’s direction. Will Wilfred realize […]
BAT and the End of Everything
Bat has to prepare for a lot of change in the third and final book of this series, with summer vacation fast approaching. Summer vacation means Bat having to say goodbye Mr. Grayson, his friend Israel, and Babycakes, the class pet. Thor is almost ready to be released into the wild, unless Bat can convince […]
BAT and the Waiting Game
In this second book (of three) Bat is becoming more attached to Thor, and his sister, Janie, is even starting to warm up to the baby skunk. When Janie gets cast in her school play, Bat’s schedule changes, which means someone else has to care for Thor afterschool. While Bat does not love the new […]
A Boy Called BAT
Bat loves animals. When his mom, a veterinarian, brings home an orphaned skunk Bat enthusiastically agrees to care for the skunk kit until the wild-animal shelter can take it in. Almost immediately, Bat forms a bond with the skunk and believes that they belong together. Bat is determined to show his mom how good of […]
Fur, Feather, Fin: All of Us Are Kin
There are many different animals in our world. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have fins, but all are connected. Some depend on us to meet their needs, and others thrive when we leave them alone. This fact-filled story book explores the diversity of the animal kingdom and celebrates mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, […]
On My Mountain
On My Mountain is a dual perspective story featuring a shepherd and a wolf and how they feel about and interact with their environment. This book tells the same story, in identical words, providing different perspectives through the illustrations. This is a great book to discuss perspective and coexisting with wildlife. Why use this book? […]