Bøger af Andrea Debbink

"A lovely pocket guide to observing, identifying, and appreciating wild blooms"--

"A guided journal to help urban and suburban dwellers connect with, learn about, and meditate on the natural world in their own neighborhood"--

Rivers provide the majority of the water that we use every day. All over the world, cities were built near rivers because of what they can provide: drinking water, transportation, power sources. But over the centuries as cities grew, the rivers became polluted by sewage and industrial waste. To fix these issues, city planners buried old rivers beneath city streets. But this brought more problems. Finally, a group of naturalists realized that freeing buried rivers could be the answer to managing urban waterways. In rhyming text, the fascinating story of restoring buried rivers to their rightful places comes to life.

This field guide highlights 100 flowers and plants found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Sylvie's fear of the Wolf makes her world small. But when she is able to confront her fear, a wonderful discovery and healing unfolds.Sylvie lives high in the mountains, where shadow meets light, wild streams follow twisting paths, and animals run free in the forest. Sylvie is not afraid of anything-until she meets the Wolf.She keeps her fear a secret, and it begins to control her life and makes her world small. Finally, with the encouragement of a loving aunt, Sylvie is able to confront her fear and learns that, instead of running or hiding, she can move forward and live alongside it.A beautifully told story that helps children learn how to emotionally care for themselves, show love and empathy to others, and understand the negative nature of secrets.

"Do you dream of being an artist, chef, or scientist? Did you know that in the kitchen, you can be all three at once? The kitchen is a place where art meets science. Most food science uses chemistry -- so once you understand a little chemistry, you'll be a better cook! This book features more than 30 delicious recipes; a fill-in-the-blank logbook to rate and review the recipes; and stories about chefs, inventors, and more"--

This field guide highlights 100 trees found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of the appearance of each tree and will be able to identify these plants after seeing the photographs and labels within the book.--

From a former editor at American Girl Magazine comes the first of two hopeful, illustrated guides to the natural world that aim to empower the next generation of young climate activists and nature lovers to protect the world s habitats.

Knowing what to make of topics like immigration and climate change can be tough. THINK FOR YOURSELF teaches middle schoolers how to ask questions, evaluate evidence, and consider all sides of an issue to come to a well-informed conclusion. From learning how to recognize doctored articles online to avoiding common pitfalls like stereotyping, this is a nonjudgmental and nonpartisan guide to how to think in a world dominated by fake news, social media, and divided opinions.