L. E. Carmichael

Excerpt from a longer article:

Synergy: Exploring the Polar Regions

The POLAR REGIONS around the geographical poles in the North and the South. Dominated by ice and icy waters, these areas receive less intense solar radiation than other parts of the Earth.

To understand a concept, it’s useful to read a cluster of books related to a theme. Explore these recently published books for children:

POLAR: WILDLIFE AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH written by L.E. Carmichael and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler explores life in the polar regions. Told through the passing of each month in a year, this engaging nonfiction picture book examines how life survives in these harsh areas of the world. Each theme includes the stories of creatures in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Back matter includes a glossary and resources. ARC courtesy of Kids Can Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.… (mais)

What a marvelous book to help each learn much about the polar regions and all that is contained therein. It even has glossary, resources, and things that any of us can do to help preserve this amazing habitat.
The beautiful artistry of Byron Eggenschwiler makes it more real and for us to have more appreciation of all of the wildlife that many of us will never be able to visit.
I loved it and so will my family.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to any school or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Kids Can Press via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mais)

I got this book through Netgalley for reviewing, and boy am I happy I did.

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The topic, while complex, is laid out very well and further resources are also offered throughout the book. The nature of exotic pet ownership is examined in a respectful way that acknowledges both the pros and cons and explains just why legality can come into question.

This is a book that I look forward to using someday for my own educational outreach, and is definitely one that I'll refer many people to while I work in the exotic animal field.

Five stars, no question. I'm so glad that this book came my way. :)… (mais)