The Wild World Handbook Creatures, Andrea Debbink
The Wild World Handbook Creatures, Andrea Debbink
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The Wild World Handbook: Creatures
How Adventurers, Artists, Scientists—and You—Can Protect Earth’s Animals

Author: Andrea Debbink

Narrator: Inés del Castillo

Unabridged: 3 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/02/2021


Synopsis

Packed with real-life tales of adventure and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.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 middle grade guides, The Wild World Handbook: Creatures seeks to empower young readers to appreciate and protect Planet Earth and its inhabitants.

About Andrea Debbink

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. Learn more about her work at AndreaDebbink.com.


Reviews

Rating 5 I absolutely loved reading “The Wild World Handbook: Creatures” by Andrea Debbink. Filled with history and facts about creatures that are beautifully expressed and explained. The author did a great job of simplifying everything for kids to understand without losing crucial details. The illus......more

Goodreads review by Judy

A great resource book to share with young folk in your life. Is international which messed with my mind a bit when I first opened it randomly and on the left page was the DIY section to build a Toad Abode (to care for your vulnerable toads) and on the adjoining page was the biography section for The......more

Goodreads review by Kerry

Excellent......more

Goodreads review by Carlie

I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this book - it definitely surpassed my expectations for a book about animals! It sets the standard for what fact books should be - this is inspiring, educational and fascinating. What a wonderful book to give as a gift to a child! Parents and educators wi......more


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“This fascinating and wide-ranging title…hooks readers from the beginning. It can be used by students at a variety of reading levels while providing many avenues of environmental exploration for all…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