Snow Secrets - Softcover

Levine, Lynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097036542X ISBN 13: 9780970365422

Publisher: Heartwood Press, 2010

Synopsis

Sarah and Jasmine, both sixth graders, venture into the woods with Tess, an Abenaki woman, and learn the art of tracking. Mysteries await them at every turn. When they return home, they learn that Boots, Sarah's cat, is missing. On their own, the girls use their recently acquired skills to search for Boots.

About this title

From the Author

After working with children in the out-of-doors, I have noticed a pattern. Many children who are great observers of nature have a hard time in school. They are like Jasmine, one of the main characters in Snow Secrets. Often, these children do not get the respect they deserve for their keen observational gifts. One of the goals of this book is to celebrate such children.

From the Back Cover

Sarah and Jasmine, both sixth graders, venture into the woods with Tess, an Abenaki woman, and learn the art of tracking. Mysteries await them at every turn. When they return home, they learn that Boots, Sarah's cat, is missing. On their own, the girls use their recently acquired skills to search for Boots. ***************************************************************************************************************************************************** "In a time of 'Nature-Deficit Disorder,' when Richard Louv has reminded us that we are nearing an era of the "Last Child in the Woods," Lynn has sneaked in a cure - excite kids when they are young! In Snow Secrets, Lynn teaches us that those who venture forth, learn and use outdoor skills to be safe in a world of natural wonder. While the outdoors is often thought of as a boy's realm, Lynn stresses that the outdoors and nature are home for girls. Snow Secrets is a must read."----

Dr. James Halfpenny, author of more than a dozen tracking books, videos and an electronic field guide. ***************************************************************************************************************************************************** "The author's passion for intense encounter with nature comes through page after page." ----

Michael J. Daley, award-winning author of Space Station Rat ***************************************************************************************************************************************************** "Getting children, especially young girls, excited about wildlife and spending time in the out-of-doors, is one of the great challenges of this generation. Snow Secrets, opens the door to the wonders of nature and the everyday secrets available to those willing to spend a little time in the woods. The growing capability and confidence shown by the girls in this book will inspire other young people to get outside. Lynn's knowledge and love of wildlife, tracking, and nature are evident throughout the book." ----

Kimberly Royar- Wildlife Biologist for the State of Vermont

About this edition

• Publisher: Heartwood Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 097036542X
• ISBN 13: 9780970365422
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 86