I Can Care for Nature

by Mary Boone

Overview

Young readers will discover what nature is, what lives in nature, and how they can care for nature. Introduces beginning readers to the idea of caring for the environment and what their part is in protecting our planet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977103116
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Helping the Environment
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mary Boone has ridden an elephant, jumped out of an airplane, hung out backstage with a boy band, and baked dozens of cricket cookies—all in the interest of research for her books and magazine articles. She’s written more than 60 nonfiction books for young readers, ranging from inventor biographers to how-to craft guides. Mary grew up in rural Iowa. Prior to writing books, she reported and edited for several daily newspapers. She now lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband, Mitch, and children, Eve and Eli. Mary loves being outdoors, reading, and hanging out with her Airedale Terrier, Ruthie Bader.

Table of Contents

Beautiful nature — Caring for nature — Working together — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Critical thinking questions — Index.

Interviews

Meets early-grade standards for science and community curriculum. How-to element meets early Common Core requirements.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

PreS-Gr 2—It is essential to teach awareness of the human impact on our planet and the importance of caring for its future at a young age. Vibrant photos and simple writing depict diverse populations caring for their environment in a variety of ways. Care for Nature explains the importance of respecting the natural world while fostering cooperation. Reduce Waste discusses the ideas of salvaging, repurposing, and cutting back on consumption. In Litter, readers are introduced to the negative effects of trash, how we can safely clean it up, and the possibilities of its reduction through recycling. Reuse and Recycle builds on this foundation while conveying the importance of both practices and offering examples of ways kids can contribute. Critical thinking questions will spark conversation about our environmental footprint. VERDICT A powerful introduction that fosters awareness and ownership while providing practical tips to implement.

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