Ages 5-8: A Nest Is Noisy

Description

Fans will rejoice at the first sight of A Nest Is Noisy, promises School Library Journal, and they're right. From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, A Rock Is Lively, and A Beetle Is Shy comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests, from those of tiny bee hummingbirds to those of orangutans high in the rainforest canopy. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.

You can find nests in the air, in the water, underground, in the mud. A Nest Is Noisy, created by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, is a visually stunning exploration of the diversity of shapes, sizes, locations, and uses of nests. You might know that sea turtles have nests, but did you know that army ants make “living nests” called bivouacs? Aston’s engaging and fact-filled prose is accentuated by Sylvia Long’s detailed paintings, which come to life on the page.

Activity

Many scientists keep nature journals where they keep observations and even sketches of the environment they are researching. Get started creating your own nature journal, and try your hand at sketching your subjects. Don’t worry if you’re new to sketching—over time, your drawings will become more sophisticated. You can also practice carefully observing and documenting something that interests you (#ObserveEverything).