Once, a vibrant creek burbled through a prairie valley in Iowa, teeming with brook trout, chirping frogs, and darting insects. But over time, the creek was buried beneath heavy fields of corn, its lively ecosystem silenced. Enter Mike, a man with a big dream and even bigger earth-moving machines. This true, heartening mystery follows his quest to uncover the lost creek and bring it back to the surface. As the diggers scoop and scrape, you will witness the remarkable rebirth of a forgotten habitat. Filled with the wonders of science and the power of environmental restoration, this captivating true story shows how nature can heal when given a little help. Perfect for young ecologists, this tale invites you to explore the hidden world beneath your feet and celebrate the return of the wild.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
47 Pages
Deep inside her tiny body, one single queen bee carries the entire future of her colony. This is the fascinating life cycle of the rusty-patched bumblebee, an incredible insect whose story begins in early spring. When the queen emerges from her underground home, she immediately sets out to gather golden pollen, lay her eggs, and build a bustling nest. You will watch in awe as summer arrives, hatching dozens of busy worker bees who help her maintain the hive. As the very first bee to land on the Endangered Species list, this queen's journey is both a miracle of science and an urgent call to care for our planet. Discover the essential magic of pollination and learn exactly which native plants these fuzzy heroes need to survive. It all begins with a single bee.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
