by NIAS | Apr 27, 2023 | Hatchling Books
Over in a River:
Flowing Out to the Sea
by Marianne Berkes
Children will enjoy this educational and entertaining book that can be read or sung to the tune of “Over in a Meadow” while learning about water ecosystems. Many animals are included such as Great Blue Herons and Mallards, as well as fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Each page provides a math lesson where the reader can count the animals shown, as well as geography lessons with a map of a different river system found in North America. It is a fun and clever book with additional facts and resources provided on the last pages.
by NIAS | Feb 1, 2023 | Adult Books
Black and Brown Faces in American’s Wild Places
by Dudley Edmonson
Dudley Edmonson is a photographer, author, filmmaker, and presenter. He wrote this first-of-its-kind book to highlight the involvement of African Americans in the public lands system. He interviewed 20 other African Americans and showcase their connections and contributions to the natural world. People of color often face adversity when out in nature and this book hopes to inspire other people of color to enter the field of environmental conservation and carry it further for future generations.
by NIAS | Feb 1, 2023 | Juvenile Books
A Youth’s Look at Black and Brown Faces in American’s Wild Places
by Dudley Edmonson
This book is included with the full book recommended below for Adults. Dudley Edmonson hopes to present a set of outdoor role models to young African Americans and regard nature as a safe place for them to explore. He hopes to inspire youth to learn about the environment, share their new knowledge with others, and perhaps go into careers in the outdoors.
by NIAS | Feb 1, 2023 | Fledgling Books
Bird Boy
by Matthew Burgess
This inclusive book shares a heartwarming story about a new boy at school who felt the safest in nature. He follows his true love of the outdoors, which of course includes birds. As he sat in the grass, birds began to visit him and he soon became known as “Bird Boy.” Taking that nickname to be a compliment, he imagines himself as different birds and develops confidence. Other kids recognized his kindness as well. The subtitle “Be true to who you are” is shown throughout this book and encourages kids to be confident in who they want to be.
by NIAS | Feb 1, 2023 | Hatchling Books
Ruby’s Birds
by Mya Thompson
This book shares a story about Ruby who lives in New York City. She is a typical active, rambunctious child, but when her grown-up friend teaches her about bird-watching in Central Park, she soon learns about the importance of being quiet in nature. The book has hidden birds on every page. This book is one that the young child can grow into when learning to read, first starting off with pictures but eventually reading and enjoying the story themselves. Finally, this book shares information about where to find birds in real life, tips for nature outings, and connecting with Celebrate Urban Birds with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
