From the deepest depths of the oceans to the very top of the globe, animals find ways to live, survive, and thrive in every part of our world. For young animal lovers and nature explorers, learning about the environment and the creatures that make a habitat out of it can help them understand how to live alongside and protect these important parts of our planet. Check out our book recommendations for young environmentalists!
Life in a Frozen World
by Mary Batten
illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez
Did you know that Antarctica could be the key to long-standing questions about the Earth and climate change? Though it seems very far away from us at the bottom of the world, this frozen continent affects weather, ocean currents, and sea levels all over the Earth. Its wildlife survives—and even thrives—on ice. And in the long run, so do we.
Check out the downloadable Teacher’s Guide!
Life in Hot Water
by Mary Batten
illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez
The scalding-hot water gushing from vents at the bottom of the ocean is one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Yet over millions of years, many organisms—from chemical-eating bacteria to eyeless crabs and iron-shelled snails—have evolved in amazing ways that enable them to thrive in this unlikely habitat. Scientists are hard at work to learn more about the complex ecosystems of the ocean depths.
See inside this deep sea exploration of one of the world’s most extreme habitats!
A Place for Butterflies
by Melissa Stewart
illustrated by Higgins Bond
Once abundant monarch butterflies are disappearing in the U.S.…but that’s only part of the story. Many other butterfly species are also in trouble, and human action is often the cause of their plight. What can we do to help protect this important insect?
Explore the rest of the A Place for series, and discover the habitats of bats, birds, frogs, fish, and more!
About Habitats: Tundras
by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill
Ideal for early childhood and elementary education units on biomes and environments, geography, habitats, and nature. This book showcases one of the most vulnerable habitats in the world and informs young readers about the importance of protecting it from human industrial activity, air pollution, and climate changes.
Don’t miss the downloadable series Teacher’s Guide!