Author Description

This literature approach to geography is designed as a child's introduction to world geography as well as three major regions of the United States. Using Holling Clancy Holling's Newberry and Caldecott award-winning books Paddle-to-the-Sea, Tree-in-the-Trail, Minn of the MIssissippi, and Seabird, students will delight in sailing around the world on a whaling ship with Seabird, traveling with Paddle as he navigates the waters of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, escaping predators and natural disasters on the Mississippi with Minn, the snapping turtle, and observing two hundred years of history on the Great Plains through the eyes of a cottonwood tree. Holling Clancy Holling has filled his books with captivating illustrations that are full of natural history, science, and biology all engagningly presented within the adventure of the book's protagonist. Our literature guide will offer valuable discussion questions, vocabulary, web links to expand your study, and instructions on completing the beautiful maps specially designed to accompany each book.