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The Wild World Handbook: Habitats
Packed with real-life tales of adventure, breathtaking illustrations, and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.
The wonder of the natural world surrounds us—from the Amazon rainforest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it’s more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet by taking action.
The first book in a middle grade series for young environmental activists and nature lovers, The Wild World Handbook offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors, alongside surprising facts and hands-on activities. Featuring nine habitats from around the globe, each section includes diverse biographies of outdoor adventurers, scientists, and artists who used their passion and skills to become bold allies for Earth’s natural diversity and resiliency.
It’s up to us to protect this beautiful, awe-inspiring planet we call home!
The wonder of the natural world surrounds us—from the Amazon rainforest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it’s more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet by taking action.
The first book in a middle grade series for young environmental activists and nature lovers, The Wild World Handbook offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors, alongside surprising facts and hands-on activities. Featuring nine habitats from around the globe, each section includes diverse biographies of outdoor adventurers, scientists, and artists who used their passion and skills to become bold allies for Earth’s natural diversity and resiliency.
It’s up to us to protect this beautiful, awe-inspiring planet we call home!
231 pages, Paperback
Published April 20, 2021
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Andrea Debbink
22 books59 followersI'm a writer, editor, and habitual daydreamer. Before I became a full-time author, I spent nearly a decade as an editor at American Girl where I specialized in creating imaginative nonfiction content. Today I write books for children and adults. I believe that a good book can change a life—and the world.
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November 23, 2022
The handbook features a section for each of the Earth’s nine habitats: Mountains, Forests, Deserts, Polar Lands, Oceans, Freshwater, Cities, Rainforests, and Grasslands. Each of the nine sections is formulated identically, including:
— an Introduction to each habitat
— a Biography of an everyday citizen who made a difference to their habitat, for example, nature advocates, Arctic hunters, poets, artists, renegade gardeners, and storytellers
— a Natural Wonder associated with each habitat
— a Field Trip (some real, mostly virtual) to explore various aspects of each habitat, such as “Meet the Trees”, “See the Stars”, “Know your Ocean” “Find Freshwater”, etc.
— an Environmental Success from each habitat
— a DIY project with step-by-step instructions, such as making a desert or rainforest biome, creating a small rain garden, making a bird feeder, and making art with flowers, leaves, or a variety of items found in each habitat
— a Biography of scientists and other professionals who make their living studying Earth’s habitats, such as mountain climbers, explorers, philosophers, architects, conservationists, and wildlife biologists
— and finally, a Stewardship example—ways to get involved, help out, or just show you care
It’s quite a remarkable book, and one that would really appeal to inquisitive kids. They’ll learn so much; this workbook could be just the spark they’re looking for to set them on a path to becoming a concerned citizen of the world. If there’s a budding conservationist in your life, it would be the perfect gift! What I loved about it is that, in reading and using this book, children will learn some very important basics, such as, no matter where they go, no matter which habitat they visit, the number one rule is LEAVE NO TRACE. It’s extremely informative, clearly written with bright illustrations and captivating exercises to keep children busy for hours and hours and—depending on the age of the child—with maybe just a small amount of supervision from Mom or Dad.
5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
— an Introduction to each habitat
— a Biography of an everyday citizen who made a difference to their habitat, for example, nature advocates, Arctic hunters, poets, artists, renegade gardeners, and storytellers
— a Natural Wonder associated with each habitat
— a Field Trip (some real, mostly virtual) to explore various aspects of each habitat, such as “Meet the Trees”, “See the Stars”, “Know your Ocean” “Find Freshwater”, etc.
— an Environmental Success from each habitat
— a DIY project with step-by-step instructions, such as making a desert or rainforest biome, creating a small rain garden, making a bird feeder, and making art with flowers, leaves, or a variety of items found in each habitat
— a Biography of scientists and other professionals who make their living studying Earth’s habitats, such as mountain climbers, explorers, philosophers, architects, conservationists, and wildlife biologists
— and finally, a Stewardship example—ways to get involved, help out, or just show you care
It’s quite a remarkable book, and one that would really appeal to inquisitive kids. They’ll learn so much; this workbook could be just the spark they’re looking for to set them on a path to becoming a concerned citizen of the world. If there’s a budding conservationist in your life, it would be the perfect gift! What I loved about it is that, in reading and using this book, children will learn some very important basics, such as, no matter where they go, no matter which habitat they visit, the number one rule is LEAVE NO TRACE. It’s extremely informative, clearly written with bright illustrations and captivating exercises to keep children busy for hours and hours and—depending on the age of the child—with maybe just a small amount of supervision from Mom or Dad.
5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
August 5, 2021
Received a copy via NetGalley
Genre: nonfiction
Age: upper elementary/middle grade
Curriculum Use: science units (habitats, landforms), biography units
This illustrated guide would be a great addition to a classroom library or as a curriculum resource as it introduces academic vocabulary and provides engaging illustrations and stories from around the world. The text is written at the upper elementary/middle grade level but could be used in teacher-led activities and lessons. There are nine chapters, each focusing on a different habitat, including one on cities. Each chapter includes habitat facts, two short biographies, information on natural wonders, field trip/outdoor activities, environmental success stories, DIY art projects, and stewardship pages. Two-thirds of the biographies are about people of color and women. One biography centers a person who uses a wheelchair. The book also explains how colonization and industrialization have harmed Indigenous communities and habitats while noting how current and past generations are restoring the land. This guide provides examples of young people making a difference and ends each chapter with ways readers can take action at home. This book would make a great gift for young explorers and nature lovers.
Genre: nonfiction
Age: upper elementary/middle grade
Curriculum Use: science units (habitats, landforms), biography units
This illustrated guide would be a great addition to a classroom library or as a curriculum resource as it introduces academic vocabulary and provides engaging illustrations and stories from around the world. The text is written at the upper elementary/middle grade level but could be used in teacher-led activities and lessons. There are nine chapters, each focusing on a different habitat, including one on cities. Each chapter includes habitat facts, two short biographies, information on natural wonders, field trip/outdoor activities, environmental success stories, DIY art projects, and stewardship pages. Two-thirds of the biographies are about people of color and women. One biography centers a person who uses a wheelchair. The book also explains how colonization and industrialization have harmed Indigenous communities and habitats while noting how current and past generations are restoring the land. This guide provides examples of young people making a difference and ends each chapter with ways readers can take action at home. This book would make a great gift for young explorers and nature lovers.
August 14, 2021
We received a DRC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is a fantastic exploration of all the different major habitats in our world, with a focus on conservation that is perfect for nature-loving children.
This middle-grade nonfiction is split into 9 chapters that cover the mountains, forests, rainforests, deserts, grasslands, polar lands, the ocean, freshwater, and cities. Each chapter includes two biographies, a natural wonder, a field trip idea, a story of environmental success, a DIY project, and ideas for good stewardship in that particular environment.
The field trip ideas are very interactive, prompting the reader to research or visit (or both!) a mountain or forest or ocean in the area and gives many questions to find answers to as well as how to wander, explore, and record their findings. The DIY pages are especially fun and the Stewardship pages give lots of great ways to care for or repair nature.
There is lots to learn and do in this fun look at our world's habitats!
This review was originally shared on Lazy Day Literature.
The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is a fantastic exploration of all the different major habitats in our world, with a focus on conservation that is perfect for nature-loving children.
This middle-grade nonfiction is split into 9 chapters that cover the mountains, forests, rainforests, deserts, grasslands, polar lands, the ocean, freshwater, and cities. Each chapter includes two biographies, a natural wonder, a field trip idea, a story of environmental success, a DIY project, and ideas for good stewardship in that particular environment.
The field trip ideas are very interactive, prompting the reader to research or visit (or both!) a mountain or forest or ocean in the area and gives many questions to find answers to as well as how to wander, explore, and record their findings. The DIY pages are especially fun and the Stewardship pages give lots of great ways to care for or repair nature.
There is lots to learn and do in this fun look at our world's habitats!
This review was originally shared on Lazy Day Literature.
August 10, 2021
I initially checked this out to give it a quick once-over, but I ended up reading the whole thing. This is definitely the type of book I would've loved as an older kid! Although it seems to be aimed at a North American audience, the book provides global context for different environmental issues as well as activities and actionable items for kids who want to get involved. I remember reading books like this with activities I felt I couldn't replicate because of where I lived or what resources were available to me, but I felt that this book did a great job of mitigating inequities of the reader so that all kids can participate and learn from this book. Extra thumbs up for the narrative mini-biographies that featured many BIPOC folks.
April 21, 2021
I received a copy of this book through the Amazon Vine program.
This is such a cute book!
It's a kids book that teaches about different habitats around the world. From the jungle to the city the book highlights what makes each habitat unique. There's information on foliage and animals as well as climate. The book highlights groundbreaking people who achieved great things protecting the planet. The book encourages kids to follow their footsteps and protect the environment. There is also good representation in this book, not just highlighting the achievements of white, able-bodied people.
The illustrations are also vibrant and fun! Lots of great detail and beautiful pictures!
Overall a fun and informative read!
This is such a cute book!
It's a kids book that teaches about different habitats around the world. From the jungle to the city the book highlights what makes each habitat unique. There's information on foliage and animals as well as climate. The book highlights groundbreaking people who achieved great things protecting the planet. The book encourages kids to follow their footsteps and protect the environment. There is also good representation in this book, not just highlighting the achievements of white, able-bodied people.
The illustrations are also vibrant and fun! Lots of great detail and beautiful pictures!
Overall a fun and informative read!
July 8, 2021
Where do I begin? This book is a wonderful mix of how-to guide, fun facts, and biography of people who are passionate about nature. The texts are so well-written and engaging, and the illustrations are lovely. The book is divided into different chapters (mountains, forests, etc) and on each chapter you get interesting facts, a short biography, a spotlight for one part of the world ("natural wonder"--aptly named!), an invitation for a "field trip" that encourages kids to get out and explore the nature around them, an example of someone taking action to protect the environment, and also a bit of DIY!
Reading this book makes me itch to go on a hike :)
(I received a copy thru NetGalley. All reviews are mine.)
Reading this book makes me itch to go on a hike :)
(I received a copy thru NetGalley. All reviews are mine.)
June 7, 2021
Huge thanks to Quirk Books for my copy of this in exchange for my honest review!
The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is the first in a series about how young kids can do their part to save not only the city they live in but the world around them. At first glance, it's bright, colorful, and the mix of illustrations and hands DIY is enough to pull you, readers, in. Even as an adult I was excited to jump into this one. And, you know what, I learned a few things along away. I was even impressed by what I remembered from school, way back when.
I have to say my favorite thing about this book is how Andrea Debbink doesn't talk down to the target audience, Middle-Grade readers. The language isn't too adult. I think most younger readers would be able to follow along, and Debbink does a good job of explaining certain things they may not have heard before. It's also a good way to get kids to do their research if they don't know something. Because that is the whole point of The Wild World Handbook, to learn.
The illustrations are a great addition to each chapter. It's a fun and colorful way to bring some of these places alive for younger readers who haven't seen these places before. All while putting to point conservation comes from more than just those in the science field. Art has inspired people to change the world as well. These illustrations are nice to break from pages and keep readers of all ages engaged in what's being told to them.
Sometimes with nonfiction, my mind wanders. Even when I'm enjoying the topic. So the illustrations gave my brain something more to focus on.
I also really how easy Debbink makes it for these young readers to get involved. They are told about these amazing and beautiful places, and that they are in trouble. But, here are some easy ways to help in your own community. Whether it's learning about the plants and animals around them, or raising awareness to help save the rainforest or the polar icecaps. Debbink gives the younger readers ways to help the world around both locally and globally. And, there is always a reminder to make sure your parents or guardians are helping you.
The DIY projects were also a really great edition as well. They engage with readers, get them outside, or building things. Something that includes the reader's family or friends. I also like the biographies that were included with each chapter of people changing the world around them. How one little thing has a ripple effect across the whole world.
Lastly, I really like how Debbink kept this book light-hearted and positive despite this book is about how we haven't really taken care of the world around us in a long while. Debbink throws in so many positive stories and hope along the way that it makes you excited to get involved, and even gives you a little hope that things are slowly changing for the better. That everyone can do little things to help save a world on both a large and small scale.
The Wild World Handbook is good for young readers who wanted to know more about the world around them. For older readers who want the same. I could make a huge list of all the places this book could be used. It's a wonderful place to start if you, or your young reader, want to start doing your part to heal the world around us.
The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is the first in a series about how young kids can do their part to save not only the city they live in but the world around them. At first glance, it's bright, colorful, and the mix of illustrations and hands DIY is enough to pull you, readers, in. Even as an adult I was excited to jump into this one. And, you know what, I learned a few things along away. I was even impressed by what I remembered from school, way back when.
I have to say my favorite thing about this book is how Andrea Debbink doesn't talk down to the target audience, Middle-Grade readers. The language isn't too adult. I think most younger readers would be able to follow along, and Debbink does a good job of explaining certain things they may not have heard before. It's also a good way to get kids to do their research if they don't know something. Because that is the whole point of The Wild World Handbook, to learn.
The illustrations are a great addition to each chapter. It's a fun and colorful way to bring some of these places alive for younger readers who haven't seen these places before. All while putting to point conservation comes from more than just those in the science field. Art has inspired people to change the world as well. These illustrations are nice to break from pages and keep readers of all ages engaged in what's being told to them.
Sometimes with nonfiction, my mind wanders. Even when I'm enjoying the topic. So the illustrations gave my brain something more to focus on.
I also really how easy Debbink makes it for these young readers to get involved. They are told about these amazing and beautiful places, and that they are in trouble. But, here are some easy ways to help in your own community. Whether it's learning about the plants and animals around them, or raising awareness to help save the rainforest or the polar icecaps. Debbink gives the younger readers ways to help the world around both locally and globally. And, there is always a reminder to make sure your parents or guardians are helping you.
The DIY projects were also a really great edition as well. They engage with readers, get them outside, or building things. Something that includes the reader's family or friends. I also like the biographies that were included with each chapter of people changing the world around them. How one little thing has a ripple effect across the whole world.
Lastly, I really like how Debbink kept this book light-hearted and positive despite this book is about how we haven't really taken care of the world around us in a long while. Debbink throws in so many positive stories and hope along the way that it makes you excited to get involved, and even gives you a little hope that things are slowly changing for the better. That everyone can do little things to help save a world on both a large and small scale.
The Wild World Handbook is good for young readers who wanted to know more about the world around them. For older readers who want the same. I could make a huge list of all the places this book could be used. It's a wonderful place to start if you, or your young reader, want to start doing your part to heal the world around us.
October 26, 2025
The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is part of a series that includes this book and one on Creatures. The book has 9 chapters, each featuring one of nine habitats from around the globe: Mountains, Forests, Deserts, Polar Lands, Oceans, Freshwater, Cities, Rainforests, and Grasslands. Each section includes an introduction to the habitat, a Biography of an everyday person who made a difference to their habitat, a Natural Wonder associated with each habitat, a Virtual Field Trip or outdoor activity to explore various aspects of each habitat, an Environmental Success from each habitat, a DIY art project with step-by-step instructions, a Biography of scientists and other professionals who make their living studying Earth’s habitats, and a Stewardship example showing ways to get involved in helping the habitats, that anyone could try.
This is a wonderful book for children, or anyone to learn more about the various habitats around the world, and what we can do to help preserve them, even from miles away. The DIY projects are fun and easy to make. It will get people thinking more about the habitat and perhaps caring more about it. This illustrated guide would be a great addition to any library; public, school or classroom library. Teachers would be able to use this as a resource for a unit on habitats, the environment, or conservation. The illustrations are wonderful, colourful and engaging. I like that the people showcased are from all over the world and have various occupations such as mountain climbers, explorers, philosophers, architects, conservationists, scientists and wildlife biologists. They also highlight women, persons of colour and even one in a wheelchair. Anyone can help save the habitats around the world. There are even sections that show how man has harmed Indigenous communities and habitats (colonization and industrialization) while noting how current and past generations are restoring the land. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the environment, or wishing to teach others about the state of the various habitats and how we can prevent further problems in our world.
This is a wonderful book for children, or anyone to learn more about the various habitats around the world, and what we can do to help preserve them, even from miles away. The DIY projects are fun and easy to make. It will get people thinking more about the habitat and perhaps caring more about it. This illustrated guide would be a great addition to any library; public, school or classroom library. Teachers would be able to use this as a resource for a unit on habitats, the environment, or conservation. The illustrations are wonderful, colourful and engaging. I like that the people showcased are from all over the world and have various occupations such as mountain climbers, explorers, philosophers, architects, conservationists, scientists and wildlife biologists. They also highlight women, persons of colour and even one in a wheelchair. Anyone can help save the habitats around the world. There are even sections that show how man has harmed Indigenous communities and habitats (colonization and industrialization) while noting how current and past generations are restoring the land. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the environment, or wishing to teach others about the state of the various habitats and how we can prevent further problems in our world.
January 9, 2023
Great for Middlegrade with facts and STEAM activities.
The Wild World Handbook is great for Middlegrade. It is comprehensive, without being overly complicated, but allows them to have an adventure and "meet" people, different aspects of nature and fits right into encouraging children to care for the environment and to learn about it. Children can explore:-
Mountains, Forests, Deserts, Polar Lands, Oceans, Freshwater. Cities, Rainforests, Grasslands.
This book whisks children into introductions to each are of earth and takes them to the past, present and a small bit into the future of planet earth. So, children are introduced to each of the areas mentioned above, via quick, sharp, easy to follow facts, bold and sharp.
There are interactive elements to map out their own expeditions, do some artwork, plant a tree, find the stars, make a desert biome and more...
"Meet" people from a mountaineer to a naturalist to animals to trees and other plants and more...
There are questions about what they have read, so their knowledge and understanding all tally's up.
It also takes a nod to those (which is refreshing), who played their part in helping to do good, not just in the present, but in the past, something that isn't talked about much these days. It's positive as it refrains from making sweeping generalisations and shows the young, that people older than them (including their parents) did do good stuff to help the environment too. It talks about what children can do too. So, it balances understanding what is in each area with what people have done, in both destruction and to save the earth as it balances out the positives and brings pages of fun to it too.
It is better than some books out there as it does balance positivity between the negativity, lots of fun as well as the serious.
This book could easily be used at home, as part of a school eco-group or a Girlguiding or Scouting group such as Brownies and Cubs. It has scope for a lot of activities and it shows this area of study can be positive and it can be fun.
The Wild World Handbook is great for Middlegrade. It is comprehensive, without being overly complicated, but allows them to have an adventure and "meet" people, different aspects of nature and fits right into encouraging children to care for the environment and to learn about it. Children can explore:-
Mountains, Forests, Deserts, Polar Lands, Oceans, Freshwater. Cities, Rainforests, Grasslands.
This book whisks children into introductions to each are of earth and takes them to the past, present and a small bit into the future of planet earth. So, children are introduced to each of the areas mentioned above, via quick, sharp, easy to follow facts, bold and sharp.
There are interactive elements to map out their own expeditions, do some artwork, plant a tree, find the stars, make a desert biome and more...
"Meet" people from a mountaineer to a naturalist to animals to trees and other plants and more...
There are questions about what they have read, so their knowledge and understanding all tally's up.
It also takes a nod to those (which is refreshing), who played their part in helping to do good, not just in the present, but in the past, something that isn't talked about much these days. It's positive as it refrains from making sweeping generalisations and shows the young, that people older than them (including their parents) did do good stuff to help the environment too. It talks about what children can do too. So, it balances understanding what is in each area with what people have done, in both destruction and to save the earth as it balances out the positives and brings pages of fun to it too.
It is better than some books out there as it does balance positivity between the negativity, lots of fun as well as the serious.
This book could easily be used at home, as part of a school eco-group or a Girlguiding or Scouting group such as Brownies and Cubs. It has scope for a lot of activities and it shows this area of study can be positive and it can be fun.
May 25, 2021
Wow wow wow. Kid Andrea would have devoured this book and Adult Andrea was no different.
I was able to get a copy of THE WILD WORLD HANDBOOK: HABITATS via #NetGalley and I am honestly blown away. This middle grade book comes out tomorrow and I 100% recommend! Each chapter delves into a different habitat (swipe to peek at the chapter covers) & includes:
🍃 Interesting Facts
🍃 Natural Wonders
🍃 Diverse Mini Biographies
🍃 DIY Nature Crafts
🍃 Ideas for Local & Global Environmental Activism
🍃 Conservation Success Stories
🍃 Suggestions for "Field Trips"
🍃 Gorgeous Illustrations
🍃 Accesible Text - Upper Elementary and Up!
Seriously, though, This book would make a fantastic gift for any young person who loves the great outdoors. (Or those of us young at heart, hehe.) And it's full of so many easy and practical ways to start helping the environment no matter where you live! It truly goes to show that you can be a conservationist at any age and in a myriad of ways.
P.S. Volume two (CREATURES) is coming out in November, so keep your eyes peeled. I will definitely be reading that one as well.
I was able to get a copy of THE WILD WORLD HANDBOOK: HABITATS via #NetGalley and I am honestly blown away. This middle grade book comes out tomorrow and I 100% recommend! Each chapter delves into a different habitat (swipe to peek at the chapter covers) & includes:
🍃 Interesting Facts
🍃 Natural Wonders
🍃 Diverse Mini Biographies
🍃 DIY Nature Crafts
🍃 Ideas for Local & Global Environmental Activism
🍃 Conservation Success Stories
🍃 Suggestions for "Field Trips"
🍃 Gorgeous Illustrations
🍃 Accesible Text - Upper Elementary and Up!
Seriously, though, This book would make a fantastic gift for any young person who loves the great outdoors. (Or those of us young at heart, hehe.) And it's full of so many easy and practical ways to start helping the environment no matter where you live! It truly goes to show that you can be a conservationist at any age and in a myriad of ways.
P.S. Volume two (CREATURES) is coming out in November, so keep your eyes peeled. I will definitely be reading that one as well.
June 21, 2021
(arc provided by the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
This wonderfully illustrated guide is perfect for anyone who cares about nature and the world around them, whether they're young or old! This was an absolute delight to read and is sure to be well-loved by many children and those who are young at heart.
The Wild World Handbook is split up into sections by habitat type and is very well organized. Each section features fun facts, interesting mini-biographies of those who have loved and defended the habitat, easy DIY projects, ways to help, and more! I adored everything about this book, but I especially appreciated how the "ways to help" section is divided into personal, local, and global goals. It gives kids easy ways to get started changing the world in ways they can see.
This is an essential addition to any little adventurer or world wanderer's library, and I cannot wait to see what The Wild World Handbook: Creatures has in store!
❧ 5 ★
This wonderfully illustrated guide is perfect for anyone who cares about nature and the world around them, whether they're young or old! This was an absolute delight to read and is sure to be well-loved by many children and those who are young at heart.
The Wild World Handbook is split up into sections by habitat type and is very well organized. Each section features fun facts, interesting mini-biographies of those who have loved and defended the habitat, easy DIY projects, ways to help, and more! I adored everything about this book, but I especially appreciated how the "ways to help" section is divided into personal, local, and global goals. It gives kids easy ways to get started changing the world in ways they can see.
This is an essential addition to any little adventurer or world wanderer's library, and I cannot wait to see what The Wild World Handbook: Creatures has in store!
❧ 5 ★
May 3, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am super excited to use material I am passionate about to build cross curricular units that my middle school students can dig into, practice their language arts skills with, and apply information to their lives outside the classroom.
Will update my review, when I see students reaction to this material, but I’m assuming I will be adding another star!
✅divided into biospheres
✅ highlights environmental advocates from around the world
✅ introduces new academic vocabulary
✅gives practical suggestions
✅ encourages us to get involved in protecting and enjoying our planet
✅ beautiful illustrations
✅questions to discuss
✅ accessible to and written for students
I cannot wait to collab with science and use this as reading material in my classes next year! Thank you @netgalley for the free digital copy!
I am super excited to use material I am passionate about to build cross curricular units that my middle school students can dig into, practice their language arts skills with, and apply information to their lives outside the classroom.
Will update my review, when I see students reaction to this material, but I’m assuming I will be adding another star!
✅divided into biospheres
✅ highlights environmental advocates from around the world
✅ introduces new academic vocabulary
✅gives practical suggestions
✅ encourages us to get involved in protecting and enjoying our planet
✅ beautiful illustrations
✅questions to discuss
✅ accessible to and written for students
I cannot wait to collab with science and use this as reading material in my classes next year! Thank you @netgalley for the free digital copy!
October 10, 2021
This reference book introduces us to the world’s nine diverse habitats, as well as to eighteen world notables who have helped us develop a better understanding of the natural world and shown us how we can have a positive effect on the world. It’s also a guide for young people in their study of our world. It shares ways they can help our environment, explore nature in their own neighborhoods and create nine different craft projects to develop a better understanding of the world's habitats. It’s a book for information, but it’s also one young scientists will want to read from cover to cover. It’s beautifully illustrated and well organized. It’s a must for elementary and middle school libraries.
June 6, 2022
This is an excellent informative book covering nine types of habitats including rainforests, oceans, mountains & grasslands. There are explanations & history of each habitat & its function in our world, there are short biographies of people who have worked & are working today to promote & protect these habitats through art, activism, & environmental education & projects. There are projects to try like creating a rainforest in a jar or making a bird feeder to planting trees & creating gardens. There are ways you can help through community & national projects & involvement to writing government officials. There are also lists of places & sites to provide more information. This book encourages everyone to get involved & take responsibility for protecting our planet.
July 18, 2021
The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is an amazing book that I cannot wait to add to my classroom library. This book showcases habitats from multiple angles including, biographies, science, environment and art. Not only will it be a wonderful resource for teaching habitats from both a science and geography standpoint but it incorporates multiple genres, text structures and text features that will make great mentor texts in our reading and writing lessons. The added activities quickly make this book a wonderful STEAM reference as well. This book would be the perfect gift for any young adventurer, artist, scientist, or activist in your life.
January 29, 2022
This is one of those books I needed to buy the physical copy of after reading the e-galley. Comprised of gorgeous drawings and activities as well as information about the world's habitats, this book is perfect for mid to upper elementary classrooms as well as home libraries. One of the parts of the book that I was particularly enamored with were the biographies. Each habitat section includes several biographies of people whose lives were devoted to helping the environment and, specifically that habitat. From Ansel Adams to Margaret Murie, from conservationists to storytellers, so many interesting biopics of people who have worked tirelessly to preserve our planet.
June 6, 2022
4.5/5
A great nonfiction book for children about different habitats, but with a conservation angle. I liked learning about the different stewards in an approachable way and how there were tips for things people can do to support the different habitats at a individual, local, and global level. I learned about people and organizations I was not familiar with. The DIYs were a little basic but the rest of the content was really strong and can serve as a good base for curriculum knowledge and ways to start conversations about conservation and protecting the environment. I also liked the illustration style!
A great nonfiction book for children about different habitats, but with a conservation angle. I liked learning about the different stewards in an approachable way and how there were tips for things people can do to support the different habitats at a individual, local, and global level. I learned about people and organizations I was not familiar with. The DIYs were a little basic but the rest of the content was really strong and can serve as a good base for curriculum knowledge and ways to start conversations about conservation and protecting the environment. I also liked the illustration style!
February 21, 2021
Thanks NetGalley for this eARC! The Wild World Handbook: Habitats is extremely well done. It is sectioned off by biome, even including Cities as a zone, which I think was an excellent choice. Every chapter has two biographies, a couple of nonfiction passages about specific examples of the habitat, and ways readers can do something- whether through activism or crafts. I love the structure, and think it will be really well received by elementary and middle school readers. I appreciate that the biographies are well rounded and highlight a diverse group of activists specific to the habitats.
January 21, 2022
This children's nonfiction book focuses on various habitats. Each chapter takes on a specific habit and uses mini-biographies of famous and not so famous people who in some form or another championed that habitat. There also DIY activities and suggestions how the reader can support or protect the habitat. The disadvantage of listening to this book I did not get to see the illustrations and how they weere used of the bibliography, but I still recommended to for young readers (8 to 12-yrs. old) who love nature and want to know more about the natural world.
December 17, 2020
I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review: Filled with beautiful and colorful illustrations, this is a perfect read for a kid who loves nature. There are wonderful activities to go along with the book and excellent ways to get involved, and tons of information without getting overwhelming.
February 8, 2021
The illustrations in this book and the easy, aesthetic layout made this book wonderful to read! I love the different regions explored throughout, especially because they include examples of people and events. This book is a great introduction for kids to learn about the environment and our planet's climate change. I can't wait to see it on shelves everywhere.
July 27, 2021
Kept getting waylaid, but a lovely book. I still wish it's bios were a little more diverse but it did improve towards the end. I really like the setup with it's mix of animal and biographical facts and the pauses to stop and look around and learn more in a hands on fashion. Some of the craft projects are cute too.
November 3, 2021
I really enjoyed this book and its illustrations! I think it would make a perfect gift for anyone who has a young climate activist in their life or someone who wants to help a child connect with nature. This book is comprehensive and also has good representation of people and stories that have dedicated their lives to helping heal the Earth. I was able to read this through NetGalley.
March 6, 2022
I got this on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
This is a really well-made non-fiction book about the world's different Habitats! It gives a lot of different information related to each habitat, and the illustrations are so great! Only negative I could find is that I wish it didn't have such long chunks of text, and broke it up a little more, but otherwise really enjoyed it!
This is a really well-made non-fiction book about the world's different Habitats! It gives a lot of different information related to each habitat, and the illustrations are so great! Only negative I could find is that I wish it didn't have such long chunks of text, and broke it up a little more, but otherwise really enjoyed it!
May 19, 2022
I really enjoyed listening to this book. It provided accurate information about the great outdoors. I learned about trailblazers in the field, fun facts about the world and also picked up some themed craft ideas. A great recommendation for kids interested in experiencing the wilderness, trying hiking for the first time or those looking for new creative projects to try.
June 11, 2023
Read this for my grad school class to do a practice book review. I think this book is a fantastic book for kids. It presents them with a lot of information but the way the author breaks it up makes it engaging. I learned a lot about several people who have positively impacted habitats all around the world and I look forward to recommending this book to students in the future.
May 16, 2021
I received this ARC for free! The only problem is now I want this book in print not just the kindle version. It is so beautifully done. I read it to my four children ages 2-11. They all enjoyed the content and the colorful pictures!
September 13, 2021
I received a free copy as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I gifted it to my sisters forth grade class. I did enjoy looking over the book. The illustrations are superb and the activities look simple but engaging.
December 12, 2024
This book is fantastic-- beautiful illustrations, great information about the world's habitats, and a great call to be more aware of conservation. listed as a middle grade read but even as an adult I learned so much from this book.
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April 8, 2021Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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