The Wild World Handbook offers something special for all ages, though it’s aimed at ages 8-12. Part biography, part nature guide, part workbook, it’s a visually appealing book you’ll want to dip into over and over.
The nine chapters each feature a particular habitat: mountains, forests, deserts, polar regions, oceans, freshwater, cities, rainforests, and grasslands. For each ecosystem there are two adventurers, scientists, or artists featured, some more familiar than others. George Washington Carver, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Wangari Maathai are among the better-known people featured. The diverse group includes Robin Wall Kimmerer, Almir Narayamoga Suruí, Margaret Murie, Rue Mapp, and many others whose work may be new to readers. Each chapter features conservation success stories, field trips, and do-it-yourself projects, including stewardship ideas and gardening tips.
At a time when hope is more vital than ever, this book reminds us that anyone can do something to help conserve habitats. Check it out!
Published in the Leaflet, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2022