The Wild World Handbook: Creatures

Product Description
Packed with real-life tales of adventure, breathtaking illustrations, and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.\nWe share this incredible planet we call home with countless living creatures, from butterflies and falcons to koalas and dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the growing threat of climate change. \nFeaturing seven categories of creatures, 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 chapter highlights the biographies of scientists, artists, and adventurers from diverse backgrounds who have used their passion and skills to become courageous advocates for animals around the world. \nThe second book in a middle-grade series for young activists and conservationists,
The Wild World Handbook: Creatures empowers readers to appreciate and protect Earth’s wildlife.\nInside you will find:\n• Seven incredible categories of creatures\n• Fourteen inspiring biographies\n• Seven kid-friendly DIY activities\n• Seven fun field trips\n• And much more!\nPerfect for fans of Animal Planet’s
The Zoo and
National Geographic Kids.
Review
“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\nPraise for The Wild World Handbook: Habitats
“Beautifully illustrated….An entertaining and educational book for environmentally conscious nature lovers that will inspire action.”—
Booklist
About the Author
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.\nAsia Orlando is an illustrator and digital artist based in Amsterdam. She is the founder of #OurPlanetWeek, an illustration movement aimed at promoting environmental awareness.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Introduction: The World Outside\nHumans share the planet with magnificent creatures. Some of earth’s animals, however, are so commonplace it’s easy to forget how incredible they are. The squirrels that people shoo from bird feeders are amazing acrobats who plant new trees by spreading seeds. The butterflies that pollinate gardens are resilient long-distance fliers who can cross a continent all alone. And the tree frogs that sing on summer nights can survive winter by freezing as solid as ice cubes and thawing out again in spring. Common or rare, beautiful to our eyes or not, all animals have parts to play in their habitats and in the world. When you stop to think about it, there’s really no such thing as an ordinary animal.
In
The Wild World Handbook: Creatures you’ll learn about our world’s wildlife. Some species will be familiar, and some creatures you might only ever see in nature documentaries or learn about in books. You’ll read about people who have studied and protected wildlife such as a conservation biologist named Jamal who’s saving endangered manatees, a herpetologist named Joan who taught people about misunderstood reptiles, and a writer named Beatrix who wrote illustrated books about animals and then used her earnings to protect nature. If you’re inspired by their stories, this book also has ideas for how you can study and protect wildlife too.
When we take a closer look at our fellow animals, we discover how much we have in common. Like us, they live in communities, make friends, use tools, build homes, raise families, and communicate in complex ways. But this isn’t all we share. We share habitats to