In this exhilarating installment of the award-winning Scientists in the Field series, journey to the isolated islands of Isle Royale National Park where the longest predator/prey study in the world is being conducted along with a controversial genetic rescue to save not only the wolves and moose, but the entire island ecosystem. 
On Isle Royale, a unique national park more than fifty miles from the Michigan shore and about fifteen miles from Minnesota, a thrilling drama is unfolding between wolves and moose, the island’s ultimate predator and prey. For over sixty years, in what has been known as the longest study of predator and prey in the world, scientists have studied the wolves and moose of Isle Royale and the island’s ecology to observe and investigate wildlife populations. But due to illness and underlying factors, the population of wolves on the island has dropped while the number of moose has increased, putting the Isle Royale ecosystem in jeopardy. 
Now, for the first time ever, scientists are intervening. Join celebrated author Nancy Castaldo in this exciting journey to Isle Royale to document the genetic rescue experiment scientists there are embarking on. If they can successfully relocate twenty to thirty wolves from the mainland to Isle Royale, scientists can potentially restore the balance among wolves, moose, and trees of the island's ecosystem. Now the living laboratory experiment begins.

The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale: Restoring an Island Ecosystem (Scientists in the Field)

Children's Books

Castaldo, Nancy F.

Animals

Clarion Books

The acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction, perfect for animal lovers and reluctant nonfiction readers. With full-color photography. 
How could capturing the last wild California condors help save them? Why are some states planning to cull populations of the gray wolf, despite this species only recently making it off the endangered list? How did a decision made during the Civil War to use alligator skin for cheap boots nearly drive the animal to extinction? 
Back from the Brink answers these questions and more as it delves into the threats to seven species, and the scientific and political efforts to coax them back from the brink of extinction. This rich, informational look at the problem of extinction has a hopeful tone: all of these animals' numbers are now on the rise.

Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from Extinction

The acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction, perfect for animal lovers and reluctant nonfiction readers. With full-color photography.
How could capturing the last wild California condors help save them? Why are some states planning to cull populations of the gray wolf, despite this species only recently making it off the endangered list? How did a decision made during the Civil War to use alligator skin for cheap boots nearly drive the animal to extinction?
Back from the Brink answers these questions and more as it delves into the threats to seven species, and the scientific and political efforts to coax them back from the brink of extinction. This rich, informational look at the problem of extinction has a hopeful tone: all of these animals' numbers are now on the rise.

When Queen Margherita makes a special request after tasting one of his famous pizzas, Raffaele of Napoli beams with pride and goes all about town to get just the right ingredients, but when a sneaky cat with a taste for anchovies puts an unexpected twist in his plans, Raffaele must think quickly in order to make an entirely new creation that will be just as good.

Pizza For The Queen

Literature & Fiction

Holiday House

Dive headfirst into the history of environmental activism in the Hudson River watershed and learn how you can help organizations like Riverkeeper protect clean water around the globe! Every inch of the United States is in a river's watershed. But in 1966, one of our most important watersheds was dying. Dead fish washed up on the Hudson River's shores, and the once-clear water reeked of oil. With too much pollution to support human or animal life, America's "First River" was in too deep--until a Riverkeeper, a pioneering group of environmental activists, fought to get rivers around the globe out of troubled waters. Nonfiction pro Nancy Castaldo showcases Riverkeeper's achievements and the intersection of science and activism. With forty striking photographs and profiles of prominent water protectors, this resource-packed text is both a deep-dive into the history of the environmental movement and a guidebook for how individuals and communities can shape its future. &#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plunge into the dirty history of America's "First River" and learn how one of America's first environmental movements changed the course of activism around the world. &#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meet trailblazers like Tracy Brown, the first female Riverkeeper, whose clean water advocacy offers a blueprint for generations of future scientists. &#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Learn about groundbreaking laws like the Clean Water Act, and how the hard work of activists--including people like you--has led to modern-day legislation that will help to heal our waterways for decades to come. &#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discover surprising (and surprisingly effective!) methods for ecological conservation, like granting legal personhood to bodies of water. &#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join the movement with engaging and accessible suggestions for cleaning up your local river, whether you're finding your local river sweep, volunteering as a water tester, or small things you can do at home! &#9679;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Explore the outdoors! Complete with a list of fun Hudson River activities and annual events all around the United States, this text celebrates rivers wherever they flow--and invites you to join in on the party!

Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River (Books for a Better Earth)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Leap Into Space (Kids Can!)

This book encourages children to learn about the universe through observation, experiments and crafts. Children will enjoy the spectacular photographs from NASA in this book. They will also learn about people important to the field of astronomy, from Galileo to Sally Ride. This is a great tool for fun learning for any child that is interested in the universe.

Williamson Books

"Discover how you can help stop global warming and reduce pollution"--P. [4] of cover.

Keeping Our Earth Green (Kids Can)

Much of what has been written about pollution and global warming is not only difficult to understand, but misleading as well. In this book, the author presents the issues, gives the science behind the happenings, focuses on individuals who have had an impact on our world, offers ways the reader can take action, and includes many fun and informative experiments and things to make. From replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent ones to making a compost pile and recycling cans, bottles, and plastics this is a book young readers will enjoy for its hands-on fun and straight talk that presents possibilities.

Keeping Our Earth Green (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

WorthyKids

Winter Day Play! puts the fun back into cold, snowy days for teachers and young children. Instead of the same old snow angels, they can try a Layer Up Relay that will get them bundled up fast, Snow Painting with spray bottles filled with food coloring, and making Snow Cream with fresh fallen snow. Kids will delight in building a Japanese Snow Cottage or playing the Native American Snow Snake Game. More than 70 activities will keep kids busy learning, exploring, and having fun all winter long. When it is just too cold to go outside, they’ll make Eskimo Yo-Yos, have a Marshmallow Sculpture Contest, or make a Snowflake Mobile. Parents and teachers can surprise kids with a Topsy-Turvy party, a Hawaiian luau, or a Winter Picnic. Whether in a group or by themselves, kids will find things to do inside or outside, wherever they live.

Winter Day Play!: Activities, Crafts, and Games for Indoors and Out

Arts, Music & Photography

Chicago Review Press

Even kids in the Midwest, far from any salt water, can learn about the ocean and have fun with this activity guide. Only a handful of the activities need to be done at the seaside; most can be done at the kitchen table or in the classroom. Kids will experiment with salty water and learn about tides, currents, and waves. They’ll explore different ocean habitats, from tide pools to sunlit waters to the deep-water world where light does not penetrate. Tales of the ocean from around the world enhance the learning and the fun. Other activities include carving a polar bear in soap, playing an echolocation game, and testing various ways to clean up an oil spill. An extensive resource section lists aquariums around the world; books, videos, and interesting Web sites; a calendar of ocean events; and organizations that protect our oceans.

Oceans: An Activity Guide for Ages 6-9

Education & Reference

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Books by Castaldo, Nancy F.

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The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale: Restoring an Island Ecosystem (Scientists in the Field)

Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from Extinction

Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from Extinction

Pizza For The Queen

Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River (Books for a Better Earth)

Leap Into Space (Kids Can!)

Keeping Our Earth Green (Kids Can)

Keeping Our Earth Green (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

Winter Day Play!: Activities, Crafts, and Games for Indoors and Out

Oceans: An Activity Guide for Ages 6-9