Wild by Nature

Thousands of beautiful tufted puffins arrive each spring to lay their eggs on the remote and rugged Triangle Island, an important ecological reserve. In this first lushly illustrated book in the Wild by Nature series, young readers will meet a pair of puffins preparing a burrow on the steep cliffside of Triangle Island, off the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. In this remarkable place, they will lay a single egg and raise their baby. Here, the birds are protected, and there is ample space to nest and fish to eat. At summer's end, the puffins, young and old, fly away to live at sea. The young puffins will live on the ocean until they are mature enough to return to their birthplace and lay their own eggs. If Triangle Island remains undisturbed, and the ocean stays cool, clean and full of fish, the new baby puffins will continue to thrive and grow. Includes an author's note about Triangle Island and other sea birds that nest there. The books in the Wild by Nature series explore the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and habitats, and encourage the preservation of the world's wild places. Key Text Features illustrations author's note further information further reading facts Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text. Thousands of beautiful tufted puffins arrive each spring to lay their eggs on the remote and rugged Triangle Island, a rare and protected habitat. • Wild by Nature is the newest series from the duo behind the West Coast Wild books. This first book in the series focuses on the life cycle of the tufted puffin. • This new series will be of particular interest to primary school teachers as it has a strong focus on life cycles and how animals adapt to the places where they live - perfect for many K–grade 2 science curriculums. • The text and illustrations were checked for accuracy by Mark Hipfner, a researcher and seabird specialist at Environment and Climate Change Canada. • This book is a good springboard for teachers and parents to discuss the concept of endangered and protected species with young children. • Puffins are iconic creatures of both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Triangle Island is a real ecological reserve, and its surrounding ocean is protected as a Marine Wildlife Area. • The next book in the series will feature the burrowing owls of the prairie grasslands. illustrations;author's note;further information;further reading;facts

It's spring in Grasslands National Park and burrowing owls are returning from a winter away to lay their eggs in this rare and protected habitat. Lush illustrations celebrate the magnificent wild prairie of Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan and feature the remarkable burrowing owls - the only owls in the world to live underground! Meet the owls as they prepare a burrow and lay their eggs. See tiny fuzzy owlets hatch and grow before flying to Mexico and Texas for the winter. Sadly, these little owls who were once common in the grasslands of western and mid-western North America are now endangered. As the wild prairies were farmed and developed, far fewer places were left for the owls to nest and raise their young. Today, biologists, Indigenous groups, landowners and conservationists are working hard to restore the vital grasslands and help this precarious species recover. Includes an author's note about successful burrowing owl recovery programs and other wild animals of Grasslands National Park. The books in the Wild by Nature series explore the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and habitats, and encourage the preservation of the world's wild spaces. Key Text Features illustrations author's note further information further reading facts Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. It's spring in Grasslands National Park and burrowing owls are returning from a winter away to lay their eggs in this rare and protected habitat. • WILD BY NATURE: This is the second Wild by Nature book, a hopeful and intriguing new series from the duo behind the West Coast Wild books. With warm illustrations and supporting end matter, this series encourages young readers to learn about endangered species and their environments. • LIFE CYCLES & ADAPTATION: Providing clear and simply worded explanations on the life cycle of burrowing owls (the only owls in the world that live underground!), and how animals adapt to the places they live, this book is perfect as supplemental material for many Grade K-2 science curriculums. • SPRINGBOARD FOR DISCUSSION: With a hopeful tone and educational content, The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands is a good springboard for teachers and parents to discuss the concepts of endangered and protected species, and the effects of human intrusion on natural habitats with young children. illustrations;author's note;further information;further reading;facts