KDL Recommends

J ANDERSON

Brenna, one of the volunteers at the Dr. Mac’s Place animal clinic, is horrified to find a dog caught in a trap in the local nature preserve, but subsequent events prove that every story has two sides.

J APPELT

An old hound that has been chained up at his hateful owner’s run-down shack, and two kittens born underneath the house, endure separation, danger, and many other tribulations in their quest to be reunited and free.

ANIMALS J591.5 ARN

Identifies things happening in nature while one goes about an ordinary day.

ANIMALS BIRDS J598 BOU

Olivia’s talent and dedication to nature and “her” birds is very evident in her first book.

ANIMALS J591.59 DAV

From the chatter of dolphins to the click of a moth, from the stripes of a reef fish to the rumbling of elephants, this funny, fascinating book unlocks the mysteries of how animals talk and squawk to one another—and how humans try to talk back.

ANIMALS MAMMALS ORANGUTANS J590.222 DAV

This book of up-close animal photographs is full of facts that will fascinate young animal lovers.

ER FALCONER

Olivia is super excited to have her best friend come along on her family camping trip. However Francine is not a huge fan of the Great Outdoors and is less than excited about the mud, the bugs, and the idea of sleeping in a tent. It’s up to Olivia to help Francine get in touch with her inner nature lover.

J591.65 JEN

Some creatures have developed unusual ways of protecting themselves or catching prey and this can make them unexpectedly hazardous to your health. Do you know how dangerous it can be to pet a platypus, collect a cone shell or touch a tang fish?

J508.7593 KAL

The Everglades National Park is made up of several kinds of wetland habitats. Everglade habitats include sawgrass marshes, cypress swamps, and mangrove forests. This fascinating book will introduce children to the plants and animals that make the Everglades their home including the most famous resident, the alligator! Topics include: kinds of wetlands, weather, how plants make food, how animals find food and water, where animals live, a food chain, and dangerous floods and fires.

PLACES US WEST J508.7875 KAL

Yellowstone National Park is made up of several kinds of habitats, lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountains. What makes Yellowstone National Park so exciting, however, is that it sits on top of the caldera of a volcano! The caldera is an enormous active volcano that has erupted in the past with great force. The Old Faithful Geyser is evidence of the volcanic activity in this amazing park. Yellowstone was established as the first national park in 1872. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles live in this huge habitat, some of which are endangered or threatened. Grizzlies, wolves, and huge herds of bison and elk live in the park. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Through magnificent photographs and easy text, children will learn about the volcanic nature of this super habitat, the story of how wolves were reintroduced here, and how a huge ecosystem can work when left undisturbed.

ANIMALS MAMMALS KANGAROOS J599.222 MUR

Detailed information about a kangaroo in his natural habitat.

J HIGH

The students of East High are going on a field trip. When they find out that the environmental-science classes will be visiting a nearby state park, the Wildcats think it will be all campfire sing-alongs and tasty smore’s. But they are in for a surprise! Will the group manage to become one with nature? Or will the whole trip go up in smoke?

ANIMALS BIRDS J591.564 SAL

Explains about the different kinds of nests that birds build.

ANIMALS BIRDS J598.764 SIL

Beautiful illustrations and information about hummingbirds.

E STEIN

ART J704.943 STI

Presents an illustrated look at the ways that human culture shapes, interacts with, and represents nature for artistic effect, examining gardens, labyrinths and mazes, outdoor art installations, and representations of nature in galleries.

E THOMPSON

A story about one summer day in the life of two mice, in which they encounter many summer related things.

E WOOD

Readers are invited to discover nature using their sense of smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste.