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	Caves by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), Kalen Chock (Illustrations) 4.29 avg rating — 579 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When the Sky Glows by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), David Litchfield (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.38 avg rating — 335 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Volcanoes by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), Kalen Chock (Illustrator) 4.35 avg rating — 272 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Down Under the Pier by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), Rachell Sumpter (Illustrations) 4.29 avg rating — 212 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), Sophie Diao (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 86 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), Kalen Chock (illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 36 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Quand le ciel s'illumine by Nell Cross Beckerman (Goodreads Author), David Litchfield (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Nurturing a Love for Reading and Nature: The Magic of Picture Books

In a world filled with screens and digital distractions, instilling a love for reading and a connection with the natural world in our children has never been more crucial. Picture books provide a wonderful bridge between these two essential elements, offering a delightful and educational experience that captivates young minds. In this blog post, we’ll explore the magic of using picture books about Read more of this blog post »

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Published on December 13, 2023 12:30 • Tags: books-about-nature, nature-books, picture-books, stem-books-for-kids

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I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive

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Nell Cross Beckerman said: " This author's books are quickly becoming ones I use for mentor texts for my own writing. What she can accomplish with such spare text is stunning, and her writing is always paired with magical illustration. I AM WE is beautifully written, filled with ...more "

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Nell Cross Beckerman said: " Take a trip around the world visiting fascinating forests, and learn what you can do to help this ecosystem! "

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Volcanoes (Adventure Through Nature)

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This book is written in an incredibly engaging way—the style is at once casual AND lyrical. The art is beautiful and dynamic. I learned a lot and had fun doing so! I see this book appealing to a wide range of children. Highly recommend!
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