Up in the Air: Butterflies, birds, and everything up above

by Zoe Armstrong, Sara Ugolotti (illustrateur)

Look up! What do you see? This charming nature book will encourage children to look, listen, and feel nature all around.

From cloud patterns to constellations, the chirrup of a single sparrow to the trees that rustle in the wind - the beauty of nature is everywhere. This children's book is perfect for cultivating a love of natural science.

Inside this beautifully illustrated kid's guide, Up In The Air you'll discover:

- Cross-curriculum science topics covering botany, ornithology, meteorology, and more
- Gorgeous illustrations by Sara Ugolotti create a softer approach to scientific topics - perfect for young readers between the ages of 7-9
- Plant and animal species that live above us from all around the world
- A guide to bird watching for kids, cloud spotting, and identifying different constellations of stars

From the tiny insects that make their homes in tree trunks to the names of the planets and constellations in the sky, there is so much to see in the world above our heads. Young readers will discover the joy nature can bring to us, and build on their understanding of the natural world.

Up In The Air is the perfect introduction to climatology, astronomy, and the intricacies of flora and fauna life. Kids will learn about Earth's ecosystem and understand why living things are vital for our planet's future, whether they are insects pollinating plants, or trees helping to make the air we breathe.

Genres: Science, Picture Books, Birds, Animals

64 pages, Hardcover

Published June 1, 2021

Reviews

[Suebee · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the layouts are beautiful, the topics are a bit too wide-ranging for purchase for a school library. A nice purchase for a home library for children to browse. The topics range from bees and butterflies to trees, nuts and constellations.

[Nur · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful and informative book that explores the amazing world of flying creatures, making it perfect for nature lovers of all ages.

[I Read, Therefore I Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zoë Armstrong worked as an ice cream seller, journalist and PR person for an animal charity and now writes non-fiction for children. This very broad brush look at the natural world for children aged 7+ focuses on the skies above us from creatures and insects to trees, clouds and the night sky and is packed with information and beautifully illustrated by Sara Ugolotti (whose drawings complement the photographs used).