Awards and HonorsKirkus Best Books - 2019
The Nonfiction Detectives Best Nonfiction Books - 2019
2020 Green Earth Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Nonfiction
The Magnificent Migration: On Safari with Africa's Last Great Herds
Sibert medalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on earth—that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti—to provide a you-are-there account of one of nature’s most fascinating occurrences. Montgomery explores the wonder of migration, asking questions like, how do migration patterns sculpt the environment? Why do animals migrate? And how do they know where to go?
For Grades 5-8 This collection features nonfiction titles offering a broad look at real-world topics of interest to middle school readers. Selections span subjects such as history, science, and biography, emphasizing accessible presentation and engaging approaches that invite curiosity and independent exploration.