{"id":872,"date":"2020-09-07T06:30:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T13:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/nonfictionmonday\/?p=872"},"modified":"2020-09-06T14:38:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-06T21:38:02","slug":"rare-and-blue-finding-natures-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/nonfictionmonday\/rare-and-blue-finding-natures-treasures\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you seen the gorgeous new picture book Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures<\/em> by Constance Van Hoven and illustrated by Alan Marks?<\/p>\n

Although we are used to seeing blue skies and bodies of water every day, blue plants and animals are less usual, and some are extremely uncommon. Most of us may have seen a blue jay, but what about a cerulean warbler? Take a trip around the world to find eight rare or endangered species that are shades of blue, then learn about why their numbers may be dwindling and what can be done. End with a trip that is out of our world.<\/p>\n

The layered text works well. In bold print is a challenge for the reader to find a blue plant or animal:<\/p>\n

To find electric blue,
\nhike into a tall forest,
\nListen for…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

with the answer appropriately in blue font. The secondary text gives more details about the organism and why they are in decline.<\/p>\n

Rare and Blue<\/em> is a visual treat that will intrigue young scientists and artists alike. Tour a copy today!<\/p>\n

For the full review and activity suggestions, visit Wrapped in Foil blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Copyright \u00a9 2020 Roberta Gibson<\/a> All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you seen the gorgeous new picture book Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures by Constance Van Hoven and illustrated by Alan Marks? Although we are used to seeing blue skies and bodies of water every day, blue plants and animals are less usual, and some are extremely uncommon. Most of us may have seen … <\/p>\n

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