| Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles (Children's Story Books, Sea Turtle Gifts, Moon Books for K Contributor(s): Cousteau, Philippe (Author), Hopkinson, Deborah (Author), So, Meilo (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 145211241X ISBN-13: 9781452112411 Publisher: Chronicle Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Environment - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Turtles - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Baby Animals |
| Dewey: 597.928 |
| LCCN: 2015001678 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.3" W x 9.8" (1.10 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - South Carolina |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 182175 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance. -- School Library Journal A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and friendship: Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast. - Explores various important themes like activism, philanthropy, volunteerism, and more - Features gorgeous watercolor illustrations that are colorful and engaging - Includes a Letter to Young Activists from the author as well as resources to learn more about sea turtles. - Meilo So is the esteemed illustrator of many books, including Water Sings Blue. Philippe Cousteau is an award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur. Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young readers Fans of Manfish and Water Sings Blue will also enjoy the inspiring storyline and stunning illustrations in Follow the Moon Home. - Great family and classroom read-aloud book - Books for kids ages 4-6 - Children's picture books for kindergarten through third grade |