In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a
spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colors, and layers of
wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon.
Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a
desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking
desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another
world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside,
roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck
themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed
in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and
all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life.
DISCOVER AMAZING ANIMALS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural
world and the wildly varied animals living in it--and the desert is FULL
of amazing and surprising animals!
CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Like its predecessors, this latest offering in
the Over and Under picture book series illuminates the magic of the
natural world and its amazing inhabitants by telling the story of one
family's hike through a real-world desert ecosystem in lyrical prose and
color-drenched illustrations. Even the most reluctant readers will be
drawn into a fact-filled story this compelling!
GREAT FOR TEACHING: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2 curriculums,
while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and
endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly
visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and
primary school educators.
ENCOURAGES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Concern for and preservation of the
wilderness is an increasingly talked-about topic. This book provides a
great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and
wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.
ACCLAIMED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner is an award-winning
author whose books for kids have been New York Times Notable, Junior
Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education Best
Book selections. In addition to his work on this acclaimed series,
Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator and author who
regularly contributes to the New York Times and The New Yorker, and
he has been awarded a medal from the Society of Illustrators.
Perfect for:
- Parents
- Nature lovers
- Fans of Kate Messner
- Fans of Over and Under the Snow and previous books in the series
- Educators and librarians seeking nonfiction books with STEM content
