Over and Under the Rainforest meets This Is How We Do It in A
River of Dust--a celebration of global interconnectedness with an
environmental lens, at a time when we need it most.
I am dust,
the dust of North Africa.
I connect continents.
The dust of the Sahel--a ribbon of land between the Sahara and the
savannah--lifts with the harmattan wind each winter season. But this is
not just any dust. The Sahel's dust will mix with dust from the Sahara
and travel thousands of miles westward, across the African continent and
the Atlantic Ocean, to reunite with its unforgotten home deep in the
Amazon basin.
Told in the perspective of dust, A River of Dust takes readers on a
journey through vibrantly illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power
and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles
are in fact key to the health of our planet. Meticulously researched and
lushly illustrated, this picture book is a lyrical ode to global
interconnectedness and the vital roles that even the smallest play in
taking care of our planet.
GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY: Just like This Is How We Do It, this book
emphasizes global connectivity: the Amazon can't succeed by itself, and
we all have a role to play.
SMALL PARTICLES, MIGHTY IMPACT: This powerful story of the Sahel's very
necessary contribution to the world demonstrates how seemingly
inconsequential particles are key to the health of our planet. And if
dust can be so important, readers will imagine the impact each one of
them can have on the world around them.
EDUCATIONAL TOOL: With strong STEM themes, this offers plenty of
opportunities to incorporate into lesson plans, from units on geography
and environmental science, particularly lessons on the rainforest,
global warming, and interconnected ecosystems.
SOOTHING LULLABY: Poetic and yearning, this picture book has a gentle
message that reassures its readers about remaining connected despite
time and distance with an affirmation of love that parents will enjoy
sharing with their children.
ARTFUL & LUSH: Vivid landscapes, from the deserts of Africa to the
rainforests of the Amazon, by illustrator Eugenia Mello, make this
lyrical picture book come to life. Note the gorgeous spattering of foil
dust on the jacket, which makes this cover glow!
WANT TO LEARN MORE?: Meticulously researched information included at the
back of the book provides insight and compelling scientific facts for
readers who are curious to know more. Did you know that there are more
trees in the Amazon than stars in the Milky Way galaxy?
Perfect for:
- Resource for teachers and librarians seeking books about nature, the
earth, and ecology for kids
- Parents looking for non-fiction picture books and science books for
children
- A beautiful environmental picture book and lyrical story for anyone
interested in learning about ecosystems and the environment
- Fans of Over and Under the Rainforest, Over and Under the Pond,
and other popular nature books for young readers
