Library Book: Saguaro Moon: A Desert Journal

By Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini

Book Overview

Here is another model nature journal from a naturalist who has been journaling habitats since she was a youngster. In the desert she sees Gila monsters, watches scorpions with a black light and harvests saguaro flowers with a Native American family that helps her see this unique, arid environment with appreciative eyes. The "collage-style" journal features clippings of articles about animals and plants, stories of the Tonoho O'odham, Q&As, her own youthful journal entries, and even her own desert poetry. "Saguaro Moon" is a wonderful way to learn about the desert and also be inspired to keep a nature journal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584690364
• ISBN13: 9781584690368
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: National Geographic School Pub
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.3" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Wow! Beautiful, educational and fun!

Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini began writing her fabulous books at age 14. In her fifth book, Kristin has taken her journaling habits and transformed them into interesting and educational masterpiece. Saguaro Moon takes you on a journey through the Sonoran desert (and through the seasons) while educating you about deserts, the plant life, insects, birds, reptiles and other animals. Obscure facts are included along with references to other books, web references, and an invitation to become a Planet Scout. This is a great book for any child, teacher or home educator!

Wonderful Book!

This is a fun book that is interesting for anyone to read. It is well designed because there are journal entries as well as informative articles written by the author on every page. The illustrations are full of color and I enjoy the attention to detail that fills this book.Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini has a talent in writing books that are fun and informative. This book details the changing of the seasons (month to month) in the desert environment as seen by a young girl and her friend.