Expedition Backyard: Exploring Nature from Country to City (A Graphic Novel)
Join two best friends—a mole and vole—on their everyday expeditions to find beautiful plants, meet new animals, and learn more about the world all around them in this nonfiction graphic novel.
Each day, Mole and Vole venture out into the world – never forgetting their nature journal! – to see what they can find in their own backyard. From pigeons and jumping spiders to swamp milkweed and maple trees, these two explorers get to know every part of their local environment. But after an accidental move from the country to the city, Mole and Vole worry that everything will be different. As they explore, they discover plants to look at and animals to meet in their new home as well.
The story of these two best friends brings to life a nonfiction adventure of finding wonder in nature everywhere – no matter where you live. This book concludes with fun activities for kids to do at home.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 128
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593127346
Creator Bio
Rosemary Mosco and Binglin Hu are the dynamic duo behind the graphic novel Expedition Backyard: Exploring Nature from Country to City. Rosemary is a science communicator, cartoonist, and naturalist who uses her unique blend of humor and art to share her love for the natural world. Her work has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Audubon Society. Binglin is an illustrator and designer with a passion for nature and storytelling. Together, they have created an engaging and informative graphic novel that inspires readers to explore and appreciate the wonders of nature in their own backyard.
