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Safe crossing

"Every spring, frogs and salamanders must travel from wooded uplands to vernal pools where they were born, now to mate. Unfortunately, roads constructed through their habitats have made the journey dangerous for these slow-moving animals. Many never reach their destinations. But with the help of the...

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Main Author: Percival, Kari (Author, Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2025]
Subjects:
Amphibians > Conservation > Juvenile nonfiction.
Wildlife rescue > Juvenile nonfiction.
Wildlife conservation > Juvenile nonfiction.
Creative nonfiction > Juvenile.
Picture books.
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Summary:"Every spring, frogs and salamanders must travel from wooded uplands to vernal pools where they were born, now to mate. Unfortunately, roads constructed through their habitats have made the journey dangerous for these slow-moving animals. Many never reach their destinations. But with the help of the Amphibian Migration Team, there is hope for a safe crossing! Playful and informative, Safe Crossing offers an empowering example of how even the youngest individuals can raise awareness a
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9781797214566
179721456X
Author Notes:Kari Percival is an award-winning author, illustrator, and former science teacher. She has a Master's degree in environmental science with a certification in science teaching from Antioch University New England, near where the Harris Center for Conservation Education leads one of the largest amphibian crossing programs. Her work often focuses on science inquiry, nature, and how children can get involved in community science. Her art style is rooted in the woodcuts she has been carving and printing for more than two decades. She lives with her husband and two children north of Boston, Massachusetts.

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