rich colors, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon.
Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the
canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another
world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy
cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the
curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the
desert to life.
DISCOVER AMAZING ANIMALS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied
animals living in it-and the desert is FULL of amazing and surprising animals!
CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Like its predecessors, this latest offering in the Over and Under picture book
series illuminates the magic of the natural world and its amazing inhabitants by telling the story of one family's
hike through a real-world desert ecosystem in lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations. Even the most
reluctant readers will be drawn into a fact-filled story this compelling!
GREAT FOR TEACHING: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal
habitats/biomes in K–2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and
endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent
resource for librarians and primary school educators.
ENCOURAGES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Concern for and preservation of the wilderness is an
increasingly talked-about topic. This book provides a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the
importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.
ACCLAIMED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose books for
kids have been New York Times Notable, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of
Education Best Book selections. In addition to his work on this acclaimed series, Christopher Silas Neal is
an award-winning illustrator and author who regularly contributes to the New York Times and The New Yorker,
and he has been awarded a medal from the Society of Illustrators.
Perfect for:
Parents
Nature lovers
Fans of Kate Messner
Fans of Over and Under the Snow and previous books in the series
Educators and librarians seeking nonfiction books with STEM content
