The Lizard Lady written by Jennifer Keats Curtis
and Dr. Nicole F. Angeli, with illustrations by Veronica V. Jones is a lovely
introduction into the work of a woman scientist as she conducts her research.
The text is written in a warm narrative voice that
immediately draws the reader into the story. At the same time, Curtis weaves in
important facts about the history of the lizards and interesting details about of
how they survive. Readers will discover the ways in which Dr. Nicole F. Angeli,
the Lizard Lady, works to find and protect the endangered lizards that were
once prominent on St. Croix, but now, can only be found on neighboring islands.
Lovely illustrations coupled with
maps and graphics provide an additional layer of richness.
The book concludes with a section titled: For Creative Minds,
which provides additional reading on St. Croix and the Surrounding Islands, St. Croix Ground Lizards,
Adaptations, Dr. Nicole F. Angeli, Herpetologist, and Invasive Species. A 30-page cross curricular Teaching Activity Guide is
available online. The book is also available in Spanish.
Recommended for children 4-9. A
wonderful edition for school and home libraries.
No comments:
Post a Comment