My Water Comes From the Mountains by Tiffany Fourment
This book introduces children to the nation’s watershed, the Continental Divide, and how snowmelt forms the headwaters of the rivers and streams that bring life to the land below. The entire water cycle is described, from evaporation to glacier formation, and the various life zones that water runs through on its way from alpine tundra […]
The Water’s Journey (North-South Picture Book)
Explains the water cycle by showing how water is carried up mountains by the wind, turns to snow, melts, and forms a brook which grows into a river, and travels to the ocean where it evaporates and begins the process again Visit the Grade 2 Inquiry Deep Dive Module of the BlueTech Curriculum to see […]
Water Sources by Rebecca Olien
How much water is on Earth? This title introduces readers to the different places on Earth water is found. Readers will learn the differences between rivers, oceans, lakes, groundwater, and other bodies of water. Water on Earth in the form of ice is also covered. An activity to help readers understand the concept is included. […]
A timelapse of the Platte River
Travel along parts of the Platte River on its 900-mile journey from the mountains of Colorado to the plains of Nebraska, where it forms the Platte River Basin. This watershed plays a major role in the irrigation of the area and provides a crucial habitat for continental bird migrations. Filmmaker Michael Forsberg captures the river at work […]
A Day On the Mountain by Kevin Kurtz
Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtzs award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats and meet the plants and animals that live […]
Mountains of the World by Dieter Braun
Mountains have been the fascination (and sometimes the downfall) of adventurers and explorers throughout history. Meet the animal inhabitants of these rocky peaks, as well as the brave travelers who challenged their great heights. Climb into this immersive book and explore the top of the world, from the peaks of Kilimanjaro to the summit of […]
Mountains: Explore Earth’s Majestic Mountain Habitats (World of Wonder)
From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species, and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This lyrical picture book looks at plants, animals, and land formations in Earth’s amazing mountain ecosystems, […]
Sierra by Diane Siebert
“In this celebration of the American landscape, Siebert’s measured verses convey the majesty of the mountain personified, Sierra herself. Minor’s stunning acrylic paintings evoke the breathtaking beauty of his subject. There is a siren’s-song quality to this lovely book [and] readers might well feel how tragically possible it is for us to love our wilderness […]