Mary Quattlebaum

Mighty Mole and Super Soil Mary Quattlebaum

Brief Description: "Although considered by some to be pests, moles are highly beneficial animals, very strong and remarkable in many ways. This picture book presents the fictional, yet scientifically accurate story of a mole. Back material presents educational activities for children and background information for parents and teachers"--Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references.; Although considered by some to be pests, moles are highly beneficial animals, very strong and remarkable in many ways. This picture book presents the fictional, yet scientifically accurate story of a mole. Back material presents educational activities for children and background information for parents and teachers--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Below your feet, Mighty Mole is on the move. Like a swimmer in dirt, she strokes through the soil. Her tunnels are everywhere! She finds food, eludes a predator, has a family, and helps to make Super Soil. Moles live almost everywhere yet are rarely seen. Similarly, soil is a largely invisible ecosystem and yet is vital to the health of the world. Following the story, two "Explore More for Kids" pages offer a matching challenge and a review of some of the remarkable traits that make moles "mighty." Two additional pages of "Explore More for Teachers and Parents" offers activities in visual and language arts, science, technology, and math. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2015 pg. 141 (EAN 9781584695394, Paperback)

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2015 (EAN 9781584695387, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Quattlebaum, Mary Mary Quattlebaum has written numerous novels for children, including "Jackson Jones and Mission Greentop, Jackson Jones and The Puddle of Thorns, "as well as the picture book "Winter Friends," She lives in Washington, D. C.