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One Book Chelmsford 2021 How To Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery |
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Clara and Davie
by Patricia Polacco
A picture book tribute to the author's ancestor, the founder of the American Red Cross, describes how a young, shy Clara Barton loved and nurtured animals and plants before her older brother recognized Clara's gifts and encouraged her to develop her healing skills. By the award-winning author of The Keeping Quilt.
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Ninita's big world : the true story of a deaf pygmy marmoset
by Sarah Glenn Marsh
Published in partnership with the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, a picture-book account of the life of hearing-impaired pygmy marmoset and YouTube celebrity Ninita describes her rescue as an orphan and her friendship with fellow monkey, Mr. Big.
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Saving Yasha : the incredible true story of an adopted moon bear
by Lia Kvatum
Documents the uplifting story of an orphaned bear cub that was discovered in the Russian wilderness and rescued by two young scientists, who then pain-stakingly raised and trained him and two companion cubs to become wild bears that could survive on their own in the forest.
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Rachel Carson and her book that changed the world
by Laurie Lawlor
Retells the story of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist who wrote and published "Silent Spring," the revolutionary book pointing out the dangerous effects of chemicals on the living world
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Anna & Samia : the true story of saving a black rhino
by Paul Meisel
Finding herself alone in the vast Kenyan rhino sanctuary, an infant rhino is helped by conservationist Anna Merz, who protects her and helps her acquire the necessary skills for an independent life in the wild. By the Geisel Honor-winning creator of I See a Cat. Illustrations.
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Wild ideas : Let Nature Inspire Your Thinking
by Elin Kelsey
Encourages readers to be creative about solving problems by looking at the ways that different types of animals find solutions to their dilemmas, and drawing ideas and inspiration from their innovative behavior
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Moto and me : my year as a wildcat's foster mom
by Suzi Eszterhas
Traces the firsthand story of a wildlife photographer who cared for an orphaned serval wildcat that was separated from his family by a wildfire, describing how she helped him survive and learn to hunt for six months before he was able to return to the wild.
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Moonbird : a year on the wind with the great survivor B95
by Phillip M. Hoose
The Newbery Honor-and National Book Award-winning author of Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice documents the survival tale of an intrepid shorebird who has endured 9,000-mile annual migrations between Argentina and the Canadian Arctic throughout the course of a long lifetime while his species continues to decline.
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The adventures of John Muir
by Kate Coombs
Introduces the adventures of John Muir, who explored the natural wonders of the world and fought for nature and wildlife conservation
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Friends : True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships
by Catherine Thimmesh
Shares the true stories of unlikely animal friendships, in a tribute that features images by photographers in countries ranging from Siberia to Japan while revealing what the portrayed pairs teach us about compatibility, tolerance and preconceived notions. By the award-winning author of Team Moon.
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A boy and a jaguar
by Alan Rabinowitz
The renowned cat conservationist reflects on his early childhood struggles with a speech disorder, describing how he only spoke fluently when he was communicating with animals and how he resolved at a young age to find his voice to be their advocate. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing.
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Ivan : the remarkable true story of the shopping mall gorilla
by Katherine Applegate
This evocative, accessible picture book tells the true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before he was finally relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta and who inspired the author's Newbery-winning novel, The One and Only Ivan. Back matter includes photographs of Ivan.
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Into the woods : John James Audubon lives his dream
by Robert Burleigh
Complete with excerpts from his diary, his own drawings, and other illustrations, a biography tells the tale of a young man who gave up a life in civilization in order to live in nature and become the woodsman and artist he was meant to be.
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Life in the ocean : the story of Sylvia Earle
by Claire A. Nivola
A picture book biography tells the story of Sylvia Earle's growing passion for the wonders of the sea and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. By the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya.
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