Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 97 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 40 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. Doug is author of Bringing Nature Home, Nature's Best Hope, and The Nature of Oaks; and co-founder with Michelle Alfandari of HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK®. Learn more at HNPARK.org. Sarah L. Thomson has written over thirty books for young readers, including poetry, prose, fiction and nonfiction. She lives in Portland, Maine.
"Tallamy opens an honest conversation with children about the
ecological dangers facing our planet and the direct, positive
impact we can have in our own yards."--The American Gardener
"A great introduction to conservation for middle grade readers,
bringing the message home in a very real, direct way."--Book
Riot
"With this book, kids will gain an understanding and appreciation
of just how birds, insects, and plants live their lives. From
there, they'll likely be compelled to help these wild neighbors
thrive...it promises a bright future." --Horticulture
"Authors like Tallamy are aying the groundwork for a better climate
future by tapping into children's inborn compassion, curiosity and
sense of justice...These books explain how important it is for
everyone to help, kids included, and they give the adults no place
to hide. If a child can care so much, shouldn't we care, too?"--The
New York Times
"Doug Tallamy is the godfather of the native-plant movement."--The
Washington Post
"This is a perfect book to give to middle schoolers in your life.
It might just change their lives--and our lives too."--Garden Club
of America, The Real Dirt
"An appeal to kids to notice the plants and critters living in
their backyards and local neighborhoods, to study the details of
their lives, and witness the interdependence of living things...
dedicated climate activists will appreciate the fresh ideas and
arguments."--Booklist
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