Nonfiction Monday: EcoMazes and a Giveaway

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EcoMazes:12 Earth Adventures
by Roxie Munro
40 pages, ages 4-8
Sterling, 2010

Imagine you are a biologist trekking through the tropical rainforest, a scientist climbing the Alpine mountains, a naturalist paddling a boat in the wetlands, or a camper picking up trash in the temperate forest. Keep your eyes peeled! What animal species do you see along the way? This well-researched picture book invites you to explore 12 biome-themed mazes and find the hidden inhabitants on each large-size page.

For example, the detailed, color-ink double-page landscape featuring the arctic polar region is paired with simple text prompting readers to find 3 walruses, 1 beluga whale, 3 puffins, 1 arctic fox, and 2 arctic terns. Can’t find them all? Just check the visual answer key to help you locate all 350 hidden creatures. Want to learn more? A note from the author, a list of related websites and books, fun facts, and further information about each biome, its inhabitants, climate, and vegetation are provided at the back of the book. Not since the popular Where’s Waldo series has there been such a fun, interactive way to search hidden picture puzzles while learning about ecosystem at the same time. Already in its 3rd printing (and just released April, 2010) this creative art-science-nature book is a must-have for Earth Day and every day. You’ll also enjoy Munro’s newest book, DESERT DAYS, DESERT NIGHTS.
—Reviewed by Heidi Bee Roemer

AUTHOR BIO:
Roxie Munro is the author/illustrator of more than 30 books for children. At the age of six, she won a contest for her painting of a bowl of fruit and once worked as a television courtroom artist. She uses watercolors, oils, drawings and cityscapes for US galleries and museums. Her books have been translated to French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese. Another interesting fact-her studio is in an old makeup factory in New York! Visit Munro’s website to learn how she did the research for EcoMazes.
http://www.roxiemunro.com/makingecomazes.html
—Bio by Laura Crawford
This post is part of the Nonfiction Monday Round-Up hosted this week by Books Together blog.