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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Bonus Books: April showers bring new weather books
Spring brings flowers and showers, and thankfully, books. Here's a new crop to keep little readers engaged and learning as they celebrate their world. Teachers, don't miss 'Here is a Book.' It is timeless. by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Kat Uno (Charlesbridge, ages birth – 3) and 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up' by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Teresa Martinez (Charlesbridge, ages 4 – 8) For kiddos who can't get enough of science and weather, these books will be read again and again. 'Baby Loves Meteorology' is a board book and part of the wonderful 'Baby Loves Science' series. It beautifully talks to the youngest scientists in simple terms without talking down to them, which is no small feat. 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up' is in a delightful format and it is a great way to help kids understand that adults don't know everything. In fact, some are unlearning things as science progresses and gives us new information – and kids can help. by Kelly Anne McLellan, illustrated by Javiera Mac-lean (Callisto Publishing) Good details in a chapter book format like this one can help emerging readers feel empowered as they learn to read for content. But they don't have to know that. For many kids, nonfiction rules, and this is likely to become a 'carry around' book that they can work through on their own, learning and succeeding along the way. by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett (Feeding Minds Press, ages 4 – 8) OK, teachers, this is a great hands-on science book, but get ready for your students to start asking about things like how to secure grant funding for their school hydroponic garden system. This is such a fun story (with a bit of encouragement for kids who have moved to a new school) and it shows kids that determination and teamwork can make all sorts of things grow. by Laurel Goodluck, written by Steph Littlebird (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, ages 4 – 8) Get this one and add it to your home library, your classroom and anywhere else you can find. It also makes a wonderful gift from a child to one of those fierce aunties that fill a role only they can. This is a beautiful celebration of a special relationship, a championing of the importance of Indigenous wisdom and a joyful acknowledgement of chosen family. by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins, illustrated by Lisa Fields (Flamingo Books, ages 4 – 8) Big feelings are very real and this gentle book lets little (and big) kids know that it's OK to talk about them, even in their prayers. Whether children feel brave or scared, sad or frustrated, this sweet story affirms kids wherever they are. by Elisha Cooper (Abrams Books for Young Readers, ages 4 – 8) From Caldecott Honor Winner Elisha Cooper, the frame-worthy pages of this story help readers understand how a book is born, from the imagination and work and creativity of the author and illustrator, to the teamwork (and coffee) of the publishing team, and all the way across the roads to the schools and libraries where a story that didn't exist comes to be held in the hands of children who read it and make it part of who they are. It is simply wonderful. New products for sleeping, gifting and on-the-go with baby Dance, laugh and sing with the Fraggles Giving children the best: We all have a role Your guide to things to do in Asheville and WNC this week This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Bonus Books: Love for the earth and each other
Chicago Tribune
29-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Lake Forest Open Lands holds Celebrate Earth at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
At Lake Forest Open Lands, celebrating the Earth and connecting communities to the natural world is a practice that goes far beyond Earth Day Weekend. Saturday morning, Celebrate Earth at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve in Lake Forest offered families an opportunity to slow down and recharge with guided nature hikes, hands-on activities on restoring native habitats, a birding station, nature journaling and readings by environmentally-themed children's book author, Ruth Spiro and much more. Ryan London, president and C.E.O. Lake Forest Open Lands says there is great health benefit to a moment of mindfulness and connection to the natural world — when we take care of nature it takes care of us. 'Conservation has its ancestral roots in the Midwest, and now more than ever, small community organizations like ours are working to involve a broader cross-section of communities in community conservation,' London Said. At Lake Forest Open Lands they are dedicated to expanding programs for youth and adults in Lake County, broadening and deepening access and connection to land and coastal conservation programming, London says. After receiving a recent Illinois Coastal Management grant in Winter 2024, these funds, according to London, are supporting new programs and collaborations focused on stewardship and education that highlight awareness about hyperlocal coastal resources along the Great Lakes. New community partners like Drip and Culture, a socially minded coffee company in Waukegan, have joined Cristo Rey, Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, Lovell Federal VA, Waukegan High School, and other LFOLA partners across North Chicago and Waukegan. London says, these community partners are taking part in guided hikes and other activities that provide access to natural resources, aimed at reaching out to the broader community to make preserving land relevant and essential to all citizens. 'Through our partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands, we are inviting people to the land, to an outside that is inclusive, that belongs to everyone – a place where it is possible to spark intellectual curiosity, caring and stewardship,' Adam Carson, founder and owner of Drip and Culture, said. Lake Forest Open Lands, director of engagement, Julia Lunn, says their Center for Conservation Leadership, is focused on providing innovative environmental opportunities for high school students, like the Edo-Ambassador program this summer at Illinois Beach State Park. 'Starting in June, our Eco-Ambassadors will be shadowing the Prairie Research Institute scientists, creating educational resources, gathering wisdom from community leaders, and growing deeper connections with the natural world,' Lunn said. According to London, since 2016, Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP) grants have supported a series of impactful area initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental stewardship, education, and public access along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Lake County. These projects have combined hands-on conservation, educational curriculum development, cultural engagement, and community-focused recreational access to deepen public understanding and care for the coastal zone. London says, conservation is not just about preserving landscapes, but about strengthening communities and the natural resources that they rely on. 'Our beyond-the-trail initiatives help to provide healthy land and clean water, which are fundamental to public health,' London said. David Forestieri of Lake Bluff attended Saturday's Celebrate Earth event with family. 'It's such a luxury to have these protected open spaces to connect with, and to experience the passion and education that can only come from experiencing it first-hand,' Forestieri said.
