Follow the moon home : a tale of one idea, twenty kids, and a hundred sea turtles / by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Meilo So.
Material type:
TextPublisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781452112411
- 145211241X
- Texas Bluebonnet, 2017-2018
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 597.928 C869 | Available | 33111008907749 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 597.928 C869 | Available | 33111005492794 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance." -- School Library Journal
A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and friendship: Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast.
* Explores various important themes like activism, philanthropy, volunteerism, and more
* Features gorgeous watercolor illustrations that are colorful and engaging
* Includes a "Letter to Young Activists" from the author as well as resources to learn more about sea turtles.
* Meilo So is the esteemed illustrator of many books, including Water Sings Blue . Philippe Cousteau is an award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur. Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young readers
Fans of Manfish and Water Sings Blue will also enjoy the inspiring storyline and stunning illustrations in Follow the Moon Home .
* Great family and classroom read-aloud book
* Books for kids ages 4-6
* Children's picture books for kindergarten through third grade
Viv has a new home and a new school by the sea on the South Carolina coast. Trying to find an idea for the class project, she becomes interested in problems faced by the baby loggerhead turtles. Can the class rally the community and help the sea turtles?
Ages 5-8.
Grades K-3.
Includes bibliographical references.
Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.2 0.5 182175.
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