{"product_id":"over-and-under-the-canyon-paperback","title":"Over and Under the Canyon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Messner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Silas Neal\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDISCOVER 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Like its predecessors, this latest offering in the \u003ci\u003eOver and Under\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ACCLAIMED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose books for kids have been \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has been awarded a medal from the Society of Illustrators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nature lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Kate Messner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e and previous books in the series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Educators and librarians seeking nonfiction books with STEM content \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Messner\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Rainforest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Waves, How to Read a Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Brilliant Deep\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as more than 50 other books for young readers. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family. When she's not writing, she loves spending time outside--cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, and digging in her garden. Learn more at her website www.katemessner.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Silas Neal \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning artist of \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Over and Under the Rainforest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Waves. \u003c\/i\u003eHis work has been published in a variety of books and magazines and featured on television. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn. 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