Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals

This powerful nonfiction picture book explores wildlife crossings around the world and how they are helping save thousands of animals every day.

Around the world, bridges, tunnels, and highways are constantly being built to help people get from one place to another. But what happens when construction spreads over, under, across, and through animal habitats? Thankfully, groups of concerned citizens, scientists, engineers, and construction crews have come together to create wildlife crossings to help keep animals safe.

From elk traversing a wildlife bridge across a Canadian interstate to titi monkeys using rope bridges over a Costa Rican road to salamanders creeping through tiny tunnels beneath a Massachusetts street, young readers are certain to be delighted and inspired by these ingenious solutions that are saving the lives of countless wild animals.

Author: Katy S. Duffield
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 11.30h x 11.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781534465794
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510678 / Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2020
School Library Journal 09/01/2020 pg. 99
Booklist 10/15/2020 pg. 42
Publishers Weekly 10/26/2020
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2021 pg. 110

About the Author
Katy Duffield is the author of more than twenty-five books for children. She lives in Florida with her husband and her wild and crazy Australian Shepherd. For more information about Katy, please visit her website at KatyDuffield.com.

Mike Orodán is the author-illustrator of the Peek-a-Baby series, as well as Crossings by Katy Duffield. He lives in Surrey, England.