Best Selling Books by Lynne Cherry

The many different animals that live in a great Kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax the importance of not cutting down their home. Full color.

This is the remarkable environmental success story of the cleanup of New England́U+0099s once polluted Nashua River.

Because action is the best antidote to climate change! If you haven’t yet viewed the Young Voices for the Planet films, you need to. Immediately. And so do your students! These remarkable films showcase nine youth advocates who, starting with nothing but enthusiasm, are shrinking the carbon footprint in their homes, schools, and communities. And now, with the help of this corresponding teacher’s guide, you can help your students take action against global warming, too. Above all else, Empowering Young Voices for the Planet is about teaching students the science and reality of climate change, while empowering them to respond effectively—and without fear. Inside this guide you’ll find Inspiring true stories of low- or no-cost youth-led projects that address a wide range of environmental issues and engage schools, local government, businesses, the public, and parents Practical tips for inspiring students to develop projects relevant to their own communities, including planning, financing, safety, and liability Many creative and replicable ways to reduce CO2 emissions, as well as connections to the Next Generation Science Standards Discover for yourself what a powerful catalyst "think globally, act locally" can be when integrated into STEM, social studies, environmental studies, and civic engagement lessons. If not now, when? "The entire film series is beyond fantastic. Through the YVFP films we witness youth taking a stand to fight to save their planet and their future." --Karla Utting Programs Director Dream in Green

Popular nature books for the very young -- now in a new, sturdy board-book formatToddlers will love to look at the wild animal babies in these board books -- and the new sturdy board format will stand up to many readings. Each features an endangered species: grizzly bear, orangutan, harp seal, and snow leopard. The beautiful, detailed artwork is by beloved illustrator Lynne Cherry, known for her concern for nature and the environment. The brief, rhythmic text in each book provides factual information about these wild animals that are facing extinction.First Wonders of Nature Board Books are a special way to begin fostering in children an appreciation for all living creatures and for the fascinating natural world we share.

Popular nature books for the very young -- now in a new, sturdy board-book formatToddlers will love to look at the wild animal babies in these board books -- and the new sturdy board format will stand up to many readings. Each features an endangered species: grizzly bear, orangutan, harp seal, and snow leopard. The beautiful, detailed artwork is by beloved illustrator Lynne Cherry, known for her concern for nature and the environment. The brief, rhythmic text in each book provides factual information about these wild animals that are facing extinction.First Wonders of Nature Board Books are a special way to begin fostering in children an appreciation for all living creatures and for the fascinating natural world we share.

In a Tirio village deep in the heart of the Amazon rain forest, the shaman Nahtahlah has a place of honor in his tribe. Young Kamanya wants to learn the healing secrets of the forest plants--he hopes that he, too, will become the tribe’s shaman, so that he can cure his people. When the villagers fall sick with an illness that Nahtahlah cannot cure, many lose faith in the shaman’s wisdom--until a foreign woman helps them understand its value while giving Kamanya an opportunity to realize his dream. Lynne Cherry returns to the rain forest with ethnobotanist Mark J. Plotkin to tell an important story about the healing plants of the earth-and why we must protect them.

Everyone gets sick sometimes--even baby beavers and the littlest of llamas! Here''s a lighthearted look at some common childhood ailments that is just what the doctor would order. "A cheerful, gently reassuring book".--Publishers Weekly. An IRA-CBC Children''s Choice and Booklist Children''s Editors'' Choice. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Popular nature books for the very young -- now in a new, sturdy board-book formatToddlers will love to look at the wild animal babies in these board books -- and the new sturdy board format will stand up to many readings. Each features an endangered species: grizzly bear, orangutan, harp seal, and snow leopard. The beautiful, detailed artwork is by beloved illustrator Lynne Cherry, known for her concern for nature and the environment. The brief, rhythmic text in each book provides factual information about these wild animals that are facing extinction.First Wonders of Nature Board Books are a special way to begin fostering in children an appreciation for all living creatures and for the fascinating natural world we share.

Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn have always lived happily amid the majestic trees of the Ardet Forest, and in harmony with the animals that call the forest home. But one day Valerio discovers King Orlando cutting down trees to build a shelter. Only the king''s young daughter, Arianna, seems sympathetic to the animals who are losing their homes. But can she save them all before it is too late?

Squirrel teaches Little Groundhog how to plant and tend a vegetable garden.

The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

This highly-acclaimed climate change education title, winner of twelve book awards, is now available in paperback When the weather changes daily, how do we really know that Earth''s climate is changing? Here is the science behind the headlines - evidence from flowers, butterflies, birds, frogs, trees, glaciers and much more, gathered by scientists from all over the world, sometimes with assistance from young citizen-scientists. And here is what young people, and their families and teachers, can do to learn about climate change and take action. Climate change is a critical and timely topic of deep concern, here told in an age-appropriate manner, with clarity and hope. Kids can make a difference This book combines the talents of two uniquely qualified authors: Lynne Cherry, the leading children''s environmental writer/illustrator and author of The Great Kapok Tree, and Gary Braasch, award-winning photojournalist and author of Earth Under Fire: How Global Warming is Changing the World

A young wood thrush makes his first migration from his nesting ground in a forest preserve in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica and back again.

A prominent children''s book author and illustrator shares her life, her daily activities, her interest in environmental preservation, and her creative process, showing how all are intertwined.

A seed takes root in a lagoon in the Caribbean Sea, and slowly grows into a mangrove tangle that is home to hundreds of species of animals, from the birds, insects, and lizards that live in its branches to the fish, shrimp, and seahorses that live and lay their eggs under its roots. When a powerful hurricane comes to the lagoon, all of these animals survive the thrashing winds and churning water, tucked into the shelter of the mangrove tree. Endpaper maps indicate where mangroves are located and the names of common animals and plants found in them. “Cherry paints lustrous, detailed scenes that, together with her accessible narrative, will spark children’s interest in a magnificent, endangered ecosystem.” – Booklist

A look at orangutans in the rain forest as they swing through the treetops and care for their babies.

"This volume describes where scientists look to find evidence of climate change--from changes in bird migration patterns and fruit blossom dates, to obtaining tree rings and mud cores--and especially how students and other citizen-scientists are assisting to monitor climate change, as well as what can be done to mitigate global warming"--Provided by publisher.

A grizzly bear wakes up to spring, looks after her cubs, and as winter approaches digs a new den.

CHILDREN''S BOOKS/BABY-PRESCHOOL

The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

A little girl describes her relationship with her cat.