Природа и животные
Различные книги в жанре Природа и животныеJabber the Steller's Jay
There are no other children's books available about this iconic Southwestern bird or its life history. Takes the reader through the first year of life of a Steller's jay living in the ponderosa pine forests of the Southwest. The various life strategies of Steller's jays are explored through the four seasons. Edited/vetted by Grand Canyon Association. Author and illustrator are respected, well-connected, and active marketers. Author routinely does speaking engagements. Includes author note. Author has published 5 books including: Rascal the Tassel-Eared Squirrel published by the Grand Canyon Association. Illustrator does frequent school visits.
Chasing at the Surface
Includes author note with list of whale organizations for kids to learn, follow, and get involved: www.orcanetwork.org, www.whalemuseum.org, www.whaleresearch.com, www.orcasound.net, www.listen.orcasound.net, www.suquamishmuseum.org Opening line and prologue hooks reader immediately with the main conflict but doesn’t ruin the strong storyline with a spoiler then pulls the reader through each chapter with engaging writing Excellent internal and external conflict threads through the story and authentic dialogue Author is a very strong writer with a good understanding of what young readers want in a story: action, dialogue, and conflict Provides vivid descriptions of the unique stranded orca story and the stunning Seattle/Pacific Northwest setting Author is marketing savvy, has a strong online presence through her blog and website, and is connected to groups and organizations that focus on orcas such as the Orca Network Based on a true story
Sojo
Pam Flowers is an inspiring role-model for young girls Pam is respected author of six books published by Alaska Northwest Books and regularly receives positive reviews in trade publications and quotes from niche VIPs like Temple Grandin This is the first book about author/Arctic explorer Pam Flowers’s dog Sojo and is a fictionalized true story from Sojo’s point of view Sojo was a member of the eight-dog team that crossed the Arctic with Pam Flowers’s as chronicled in Alone across the Arctic Sojo was the sister of Anna from Pam’s book Big-Enough, Anna Sojo was the last of Pam’s famous dog team to die There are 78.2 million owned dogs in the United States and 39 percent of US households own at least one dog. An estimated $52.87 billion will be spent annually on pets in the United States CSU’s Argus Institute Data: 57% would prefer their pet as their only companion if they were stranded on a desert island (2001/2002 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) Pet Owner survey), 52% are better at remembering the names of neighbor pets than human neighbors (2001 AAHA survey) Includes Common Core elements Yet another relevant book from Alaska Northwest Books of value to Iditarod Trail educators who use Race-related school projects to practice their skills in math, science, social studies, reading, writing, technology, and other curriculum Pam Flowers has a nationwide following because of her annual school visits. Pam was featured in Shelf Awareness while in NJ on her Ellie’s Long Walk tour: http://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=1723#m15856) Pam Flowers was featured on The Moth syndicated radio show in 2015.
Cassie and Jasper
Supports Common Core Includes Spanish vocabulary Reading Group Questions in back The third book in the growing Range Riders adventure series for middle readers Fleming continues to portray animal rescue in a non-preachy, heartwarming, empowering way Also portrays numerous positive character traits like loyalty, dealing with financial difficulties, respect for parents, courage, compassion, forgiveness, and empathy for animals Lots of content involving horses and riding of interest to horse crazy kids. The first book was featured in Young Rider magazine (60,000 highly interested readers). Author Bryn Fleming is excellent at hosting events, available, and eager to do book promotion and school appearances. She has experience in speaking to groups and is social marketing savvy. Her fan base continues to grow with each new book. Cassie and Jasper to the Rescue received excellent review in Kirkus Cassie and Jasper garnered author interviews and stories, was a featured book during Children’s Book Week and on the Children’s Book Council website, started author’s new school visit tours, and author was featured at PNBA. Jasper and Willie was featured at ABA/ABC Pasadena in 2015.
Denni-Jo and Pinto
A seven-year-old ranch girl (she’s almost eight!) wakes up to a beautiful day for an adventure, and gets permission from her mom to ride her pony Pinto solo across the ranch to visit her grandparents. She has exciting experiences along the way, including a rattlesnake scare and a runaway bunny, and she saves a calf stuck in a mud hole using her training in roping on horseback. She successfully leads the calf and its momma cow to her grandparents’ corral.
Tino the Tortoise
Join Tino the desert tortoise and Rudi the jumping jerboa on their adventure through the Grand Canyon to help Penny, a fuzzy-eared Kaibab squirrel. Hop a train, ride a mule, hike a trail, discover fun facts about this amazing natural wonder, and meet the park animals who guide Tino and Rudi on their journey.
Little Puffin's First Flight
Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his parents protect and prepare him for life on his own. From the safety of the little chick’s nest to his clumsy attempts at flight, Van Zyle’s paintings depict Little Puffin’s adventures through a variety of perspectives, from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan London’s lyrical prose imparts a reverence for wildlife, endearing the puffin chick—Sea Parrot, Underwater Acrobat, Clown of the Ocean—to the reader and creating a suspenseful read-aloud.
Honey Paw and Lightfoot
In Honey Paw and Lightfoot, readers are given a firsthand, compelling glimpse of grizzly bears. Illuminated by Jonathan’s London spare, lyrical text and Jon Van Zyle’s spectacular illustrations, this is the story of mama bear Honey Paw and her offspring Lightfoot, from his earliest days as a newborn, no bigger than a hamster, to curious cub to adolescent bear ready to head off on his own. And tor readers who want to learn more, there is an afterword providing detailed information about grizzly bears including their relationship to indigenous cultures of the north and threats to their survival.