Picture Book Science - Biome Explorers
5-Book Hardcover Set
9781647410858
160 pages
Nomad Press Llc
Overview
Get ready to journey across the biomes of the world in this colorful set of nonfiction picture books!In this five-book set in the Picture Book Science series, kid scientists make the trek to five different biomes and discover many different plants and animals that have adapted to living there. Climate change connections, sustainability, and conservation provide a foundation for learning. Titles include Grassland Globetrotting; Aquatic Adventures; Footsteps in the Forests; Tour the Tundra; and Destination Desert.
Scientifically accurate illustrations, photographs, fascinating facts, and a hands-on activity are all part of the opportunity for deeper learning about biomes. An introductory poem and glossary encourage language arts connections. Perfect as a real aloud or for beginning readers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
Author Bio
Laura Perdew is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She is the author of Picture Book Science: Space and Picture Book Science: Adaptations for Nomad Press, The Fort (Page Street Kids 2020), and more than 40 more books for the education market, including Biodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth (Nomad Press 2019) which is on the Booklist editors’ list of the Top 10 Books on the Environment & Sustainability for Youth 2020. Laura is a long-time member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Lex Cornell is a graduate of The Center for Cartoon Studies. They have illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including Climate Change: The Science Behind Melting Glaciers and Warming Oceans; Rocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on Geology; and Gender Identity: Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms. Lex lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.
