The Garden That Stopped Humming

Book 2 of the Small Hands / Big Changes Children's Environmental Series

von Kathy M Thompson, John B Thompson Jr.

80 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

When Maya notices that her neighborhood has fallen silent-no buzzing bees, no fluttering butterflies, no hummingbirds zipping through the air-she discovers an important truth: pollinators can't survive without flowers. With help from her family, friends, and a friendly plant expert, Maya learns how even one small garden can spark big change.As she plants clover, coneflowers, milkweed, bee balm, and more, Maya inspires her entire street to join in. Soon, their tidy lawns transform into a vibrant pollinator pathway, alive with color, movement, and sound. Bees return. Butterflies dance. Hummingbirds shimmer like tiny jewels. And Maya learns that every patch counts.Perfect for classrooms, nature units, and young environmentalists, The Garden That Stopped Humming blends storytelling with real-world science. Children learn why pollinators matter, how flowers help them survive, and simple ways they can protect bees, butterflies, beetles, and hummingbirds right at home.Includes three hands-on activities: - Build a pollinator-friendly spot - Become a Pollinator Detective - Five-Minute Pollinator Power ChallengeA heartwarming, educational picture book for ages 4-9 that encourages curiosity, kindness, and environmental stewardship.