Living in Alaska where wildlife is frequently as close as our own front yards, I found this book an informative read. It's fascinating and I'm smugly glad to have been successful in making myself wait until Earth Day, today as I type, to post a review. While the target audience seems to be perhaps middle school, it is a wonderful addition to anyone's library no matter what their age. Younger children might not be able to grasp all the words but interaction with a parent or other adult as they look at the photos and discuss what they are seeing opens it up to all ages. An easy read with many colorful illustrations and graphics, it breaks down huge chunks of information into easily digested, understood bites for the reader, no matter your age.
I also particularly liked that in the midst of the info sharing, the author (and illustrator Aleesha Nandhra) remind us to take the time to not just watch but really enjoy such everyday events as a sunrise or sunset. Preservation is emphasized but so, too, is to simply enjoy the wonders of nature while marveling at its intricacies and interconnections. Having been fortunate enough to glimpse an abundance of wildlife on a glacier tour, think the ice sheet section, I can appreciate seeing a glacier bear live even more now. It was also intriguing to be reminded of the life going on beneath or feet, too, as well as why different species adapted to different environments and how.
Bottom line, a wonderful book for our wonderful world. Thank you #NetGalley and #DK - #DKChildren for inviting me on your lovely, colorful tour of our wonderful world.
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