Description
Book Synopsis: Winner of 2013 John Burroughs Association Riverby Award Honorable Mention After a huge tree crashes to the ground during a winter storm, ten-year-old Ellie and her new friend, Ricky, explore the forest where Ellie lives. Together, they learn how trees provide habitat for plants and animals high in the forest canopy, down among mossy old logs, and deep in the pools of a stream. The plants, insects, birds, and mammals they discover come to life in colored pen-and-ink drawings. An engaging blend of science and storytelling, Ellie’s Log also features:
- Pages from Ellie’s own field notebook, which provide a model for recording observations in nature
- Ellie’s advice to readers for keeping a field notebook
- Ellie’s book recommendations
Online resources for readers and teachers—including a Teacher’s Guide—are available at ellieslog.org.
Details
Are you ready to go on an adventure? Join Ellie and her new friend, Ricky, as they explore the mystical forest where the Great Tree Fell. Winner of the prestigious 2013 John Burroughs Association Riverby Award Honorable Mention, Ellie's Log is a captivating book that combines science and storytelling to engage young readers.
Discover the wonders of the forest habitat in vivid colored pen-and-ink drawings that bring the plants, insects, birds, and mammals to life. Learn about the intricate web of life that exists high in the forest canopy, among mossy old logs, and deep in the pools of a stream.
But that's not all! Ellie's Log goes beyond being just a book. It features pages from Ellie's own field notebook, providing a practical model for recording observations in nature. Not only will your child be entertained, but they will also learn valuable scientific skills.
Looking to spark your child's creativity? Ellie's Log includes Ellie's personal advice for readers on how to keep a field notebook. Encourage your child to observe, record, and document their own discoveries in nature.
As an added bonus, Ellie's Log includes book recommendations, ensuring your child will be inspired to read more about the natural world around them. Plus, there are online resources available at ellieslog.org, including a comprehensive Teacher's Guide for educators.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that brings the wonders of nature to life. Purchase Ellie's Log today and embark on a magical journey through the forest!
Are you ready for an adventure? Grab your copy of Ellie's Log here!
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