Wild Ideas
“Wild Ideas” by Elin Kelsey, published by Hachette Children’s Group on April 9, 2019, is a 32-page exploration of how animals navigate challenges in their environments. This book delves into the forests, skies, and oceans, showcasing various species such as the orangutan, humpback whale, and gibbon. Through lyrical text and detailed illustrations, it presents problem-solving as a pathway to creative thinking, encouraging readers to reflect on the strategies animals use to adapt and thrive.
Readers will find that “Wild Ideas” promotes an inquiry-based approach to learning, inviting them to engage with the natural world and explore concepts related to curiosity and wonder. The book emphasizes the importance of observation and questioning, making it a valuable resource for those interested in juvenile nonfiction topics related to animals and their unique adaptations. The combination of scientific grounding and artistic expression offers a rich experience for young learners eager to discover the intricacies of animal behavior.
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“Wild Ideas” looks deep into the forests, skies and oceans to explore how animals solve problems. Whether it’s weaving a safe place to rest and reflect, blowing a fine net of bubbles to trap fish, or leaping boldly into a new situation, the animals featured (including the orangutan, humpback whale and gibbon) can teach us a lot about creative problem solving tools and strategies. This book uses lyrical text grounded in current science alongside wonderfully detailed art to present problems as doorways to creative thinking. “Wild Ideas” encourages an inquiry-based approach to learning, inviting readers to indulge their sense of wonder and curiosity by observing the natural world, engaging with big ideas and asking questions
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