Over the course of a week, the wind plays havoc all around Annabelle's farm.

One Monday

Children's Books

Huntington, Amy

Science, Nature & How It Works

Orchard Books

Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today!\nDO IT YOURSELF! 
START TODAY!\nFrom shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to 
• Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range; 
• Freeze and melt glaciers; 
• Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes; 
• Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and 
• Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthy\nYES—YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN!\nIt is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime!\n*Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not included. Some restrictions apply. The authors assume no responsibility for frostbite, landslides, or accidental volcanoes.\nSCIENCE WITH A PLAYFUL, DIY TWIST: This fun and funny nonfiction picture book humorously encourages readers to get busy making their own mountain ranges. By the end, they will have learned the many steps that ultimately turn a rock into a peak, a slope into a gorge, snow into a glacier, and much more!\nGREAT FOR BUDDING ENVIRONTMENTALISTS: Once readers have "built" their mountains, their jobs aren't over—because the environment needs caretakers and stewards, of course! With rich back matter and lush illustrations accompanying an engaging text, this picture book is perfect for instilling a love of the natural world in budding scientists, environmental activists, and nature enthusiasts.\nSTRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Earth science is a staple classroom subject in all elementary school grades. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.\nPerfect for: 
• Teachers and librarians 
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers 
• Anyone who loves or collects rocks 
• Lovers of fun, unique approaches to nonfiction and STEM topics 
• Gift-givers looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that's both funny and educational\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 2-4-In this illustrated information book about mountain formation, readers join a girl and her raccoon friend as they work, like young earth scientists, through nine steps that will guarantee the creation of a mountain that supports plant and animal life. While the passage of millions of years is cited in these key steps, readers with a solid introductory grasp of earth science concepts, the water cycle, and basic geological features will build a deeper understanding of the effects that climate patterns, water, and time have on this grand phenomenon in nature. At times, the second-person viewpoint reads like a cheerful how-to guide about adding the necessary features and processes that form a mountain, while a crisp, descriptive tone connects the scientific information. Short phrases, metaphors, and exclamations color the illustrated demonstrations of geological concepts and changes, emphasizing an engaging mix of large, shaded swatches of watercolorlike blends and finer details from colored pencil lines and textures. This is for careful readers. The "steps," which are labeled with large print letters, are designed to be read in strict sequential order; the text is sprinkled liberally with geological terms, though not all are defined; the small, thin font becomes lost at times in expansive illustrations. Other relevant geologic terms are introduced in the back matter, as is a reflective afterword. VERDICT Highly recommended for the curious upper elementary reader interested in earth science or paired with a geology unit that explores mountain formation and geological terms.-Rachel Mulliganα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned sub

How to Make a Mountain: in Just 9 Simple Steps and Only 100 Million Years!

Chronicle Books+

Monsters may look and act scary, but deep down they're not so different from you and me. They talk and giggle, they read and clean their rooms, and they have ENORMOUS chompers for...eating ice cream!This humorous book will have kids giggling and turning the pages as they discover that monsters aren't so scary after all--and discover their own inner monster!

Monsters Like Us

Humor

Beaming Books

There's love for everyone in this sweet, rhyming story about a toddler and father who share an outing to the animal shelter, where they find a dog that's the perfect addition to their family! Frankie and Dad are going on an adventure! They head to the local animal shelter where they meet all kinds of dogs, until they find just the right one. But how will Kitty react to their new pet? Here is a charming, accessible story about adopting a pet and giving it a loving home that's perfect for dog- and animal-lovers, and an ideal gift for any family considering pet ownership.

Frankie Gets a Doggie

Animals

Astra Young Readers

A board series with a mindfulness focus for young children, to encourage a relationship between people and their environment. See how families, working together, bring back a natural green space.

Look (Going Outside)

Kane/Miller Book Publishers

A board series with a mindfulness focus for young children, to encourage a relationship between people and their environment.

Listen (Going Outside)

Listen, what can you hear? Explore the outdoors and follow a toddler and parent as they take a rainy day walk and discover the sounds of nature. Written and illustrated by Amy Huntingdon, this mindful board book follows the early experiences of nature for a young child. With a focus on looking at and appreciating nature, toddlers and parents alike are encouraged to slow down and notice the natural world around them. Also available: Let's Go Out Look

Let's Go Out: Listen: A mindful board book encouraging appreciation of nature

Literature & Fiction

Studio Press

Look, what can you see? Explore the outdoors and follow a toddler and parent as they rewild an urban area with the help of their community. Written and illustrated by Amy Huntingdon, this mindful board book follows the early experiences of nature for a young child. With a focus on looking at and appreciating nature, toddlers and parents alike are encouraged to slow down and notice the natural world around them. Also available: Let's Go Out Listen

Let's Go Out: Look: A mindful board book encouraging appreciation of nature

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