Kate Messner
Over and Under the Snow
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Lyrical / Visual Picture Book
- Expedition / Survival
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
Over and Under the Snow follows a cross-country ski trip while cutaway pictures expose the hidden animal world beneath the snowpack. The contrast between the quiet trail and active subnivean habitat makes winter shelter, movement, and survival unfold as discoveries under the travelers' feet.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
- Ecosystems
Your child will meet:
- Snow can create an insulated space near the ground where small animals shelter and travel.
- Winter animals survive through combinations of stored food, changed activity, shelter, migration, or dormancy.
- Tracks and openings at the surface can provide clues to activity hidden beneath the snow.
Use it this way
Parent effort: No prep
A wonderful winter book for kids from the author and illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series, now in paperback! Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes Over and Under the Pond , Over and Under the Rainforest , and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt , this volume takes readers on a cross country ski trip through the winter woods to discover the secret world of animals living under the snow. Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow. ENCHANTING AND EDUCATIONAL: A charming story and beautifully rendered illustrations invite readers of all ages to explore and learn about the "subnivean zone" (the space between the colder snow and the warmer ground) where many animals live in the winter, opening a fascinating window into the natural world. A DIFFERENT KIND OF HIBERNATION BOOK FOR KIDS: While there are many wonderful books depicting animals' preparations for winter (including, for some, a long winter's nap), Over and Under the Snow gives a unique peek into the busy daily lives of many types of forest creatures once winter is upon them. GREAT SET OF NATURE BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL: The five-book series by author Kate Messner and illustrator Christopher Silas Neal is a wonderful addition to any classroom or home library, sure to delight curious toddlers and emerging young readers.Perfect for: Fans of the Over and Under series Kids who love winter and animals, including rabbits, squirrels, foxes, owls, frogs, and bumblebees Baby shower, birthday, and holiday gift giving and year-round reading for nature enthusiasts Readers who love The Snowy Day , The Story of Snow , A Loud Winter's Nap , and Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
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