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Crossings

Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals
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Crossings by Katy S. Duffield is a children's book that explores the fascinating world of animals and their migratory journeys. Without revealing any spoilers, the story highlights the incredible lengths and challenges various species face as they traverse the globe, providing educational insights into the natural world and the instincts that drive these creatures to migrate.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a wonderful story that combines adventure with a touch of nature, perfect for young readers. It beautifully illustrates the journeys of animals encountering man-made obstacles and the innovative solutions that help them cross safely. Ideal for fostering a sense of empathy and environmental awareness in children.

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Crossings

"A non-fiction exploration of animal crossings built by animal lovers around the world to help animals cross over, under, around, and through human construction"--

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This powerful nonfiction picture book explores wildlife crossings around the world and how they are helping save thousands of animals every day.

Around the world, bridges, tunnels, and highways are constantly being built to help people get from one place to another. But what happens when construction spreads over, under, across, and through animal habitats? Thankfully, groups of concerned citizens, scientists, engineers, and construction crews have come together to create wildlife crossings to help keep animals safe.

From elk traversing a wildlife bridge across a Canadian interstate to titi monkeys using rope bridges over a Costa Rican road to salamanders creeping through tiny tunnels beneath a Massachusetts street, young readers are certain to be delighted and inspired by these ingenious solutions that are saving the lives of countless wild animals.

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Crossings by Katy S. Duffield is celebrated for its engaging portrayal of wildlife crossings, highlighting how these structures help animals navigate environments impacted by human development. The book features crisp illustrations that capture various animals using these crossings, accompanied by layered text offering both simple and detailed information. Reviewers praise the book for its positive conservation message and its innovative approach to showing how humans and animals can coexist harmoniously.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534465794

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Illustration: f-c digital--sfx: emboss; gloss finish; up-spec int paper

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Orodán

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Katy Duffield is the author of more than twenty-five books for children. She lives in Florida with her husband and her wild and crazy Australian Shepherd. For more information about Katy, please visit her website at KatyDuffield.com.

Mike Orodán is the author-illustrator of the Peek-a-Baby series, as well as Crossings by Katy Duffield. He lives in Surrey, England.

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