by NIAS | Jun 1, 2023 | Juvenile Books
Song of the Swallows
by Leo Politi
A Caldecott Medal winner in 1948, this classic book tells the story of the annual return of swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Julian, the bell ringer, teaches Juan about the swallows. Julian soon becomes enamored with the swallows and looks forward to their return by making a special garden for them to nest near his home. This is a sweet book that also provides a lesson in Latino heritage, Spanish phrases interspersed in the book, and an original song.
by NIAS | Jun 1, 2023 | Fledgling Books
Swallow Journey
by Vivian French
This is a picture book that is part of a Fantastic Journey series that explores animal migration. In this book, we watch two swallows named Skimmer and Sweet Claw who return to their nest in England after flying more than 6,000 miles from Africa. We learn what birds go through during their tough journey as they move from home to home with people looking forward to their return.
by NIAS | Jun 1, 2023 | Hatchling Books
Birding for Babies: Migrating Birds: A Colors Book
by Chloe Goodhart
This board book introduces children to the most colorful migrating birds, including Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, Baltimore Orioles, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. It provides a very simple explanation about migration and shows the splendid diversity of birds around us. It includes more stylized artwork that gives more cartoon appearance to the birds, but the information is provided in factual rhymes with additional fun facts and tips.
by NIAS | Apr 27, 2023 | Adult Books
The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water
by Charles Fishman
The author shares the reality of our relationship with water. We require it for life yet we so readily pollute and make it undrinkable without thinking of future consequences. Written in 2012, it describes many examples of water troubles, but the theme is still relevant to current events we see today. Access to water has been changing for years and it is time to consider the inevitability of a global water crisis.
by NIAS | Apr 27, 2023 | Juvenile Books
A Place for Birds
by Melissa Stewart
This nonfiction book showcases twelve North American birds, including the Great Blue Heron, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Cardinal, Bald Eagle, Piping Plover, and the rare Kirtland’s Warbler. It contains information about how humans can negatively harm these birds with their actions, such as use of DDT and oil spills, but also provides solutions on how to help them, such as dimming lights at night. This book can inspire and encourage youth to make good environmental choices and teach others how they can help as well.
by NIAS | Apr 27, 2023 | Fledgling Books
Over and Under the Pond
by Kate Messner
This book is part of the Over and Under series, providing another look at a different ecosystem on the planet. The book covers quite a diverse array of animal life, including birds, such as the Red-winged Blackbird, Osprey, and Great Blue Heron, mammals like moose, otters, and beavers, reptiles like painted turtles, amphibians like bullfrogs, and a variety of insects. Adults and children will enjoy discovering what lives over and under the pond as they turn each page and feel like they are peering into the water.
