Winter Moon
Winter Moon by Jean Craighead George, published by HarperCollins on October 23, 2001, is a 128-page exploration of the natural world during the winter months. This book invites readers to experience the lives of various North American animals as they navigate the challenges of their environments under the winter moon. Through vivid descriptions, the author presents the survival strategies of a song sparrow, a mole, a horned owl, and a female bear, showcasing their unique adaptations to the cold and the changing seasons.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of animal behavior and ecology, emphasizing themes of survival and adaptation in harsh winter conditions. The narrative follows these creatures through their habitats, from suburban meadows to the forests of the Catskill Mountains and the Great Plains of Kansas. With a focus on environmental science and ecosystems, Winter Moon serves as an informative resource for those interested in juvenile nonfiction, animals, and the intricacies of nature.
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Under the winter moon:
Survive an icy night under a December moon with a song sparrow stalked by a midnight predator in Ohio’s suburban meadowland.
Navigate through underground passageways with a mole in the chilly darkness of December and January beneath the Great Plains of Kansas.
Experience January moonlit courtship with a hooting horned owl in the forests of the Catskill Mountains.
Prepare for hibernation with a female bear as February’s ice crystals replace the dew in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
In this series, acclaimed naturalist and Newbery Medal — winning author Jean Craighead George takes readers on a wondrous journey through each season of the year as she captures the lives of thirteen different North American animals in their natural habitats.
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