Michelle Schaub

Pitter-patter, splutter-splatter, drizzle turns to roar... DOWNPOUR! But where do all those raindrops go? Dirty stormwater runoff can cause big problems, polluting rivers, ponds, and waterways. So this classroom plans and builds a rain garden, collecting excess water in barrels, creating paths for water flow with stones and bricks, and planting native flowers and grasses that help the water percolate...

Flitter. Flutter. Buzz. Hum. Come watch a meadow thrum. But what happens when a meadow meets a metropolis? There's not much pollen to be found with steel buildings, concrete roads, and primly trimmed lawns. So this classroom plans and builds urban gardens to create an inviting pathway for pollinators to visit. With lively, lyrical language and beguiling illustrations, A Pathway...