{"product_id":"border-crossings-9781623542382","title":"Border Crossings","description":"\u003cb\u003eFollow two endangered ocelots as they attempt to cross the border in this powerful picture book about the environmental impact of the Wall.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the beauty and biodiversity of our spectacular border area and see how the Wall impacts plants and animals. As two endangered ocelots attempt to cross the border, they face obstacles that drive home the catastrophic effects of the Wall--and the many benefits of keeping the border barrier-free. Powerful storytelling introduces young readers to the wildlife that thrives along the border and urges budding nature buffs to value and protect our environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award(R) for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSneed B. Collard III is the author of more than seventy-five nonfiction books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eLittle Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOne Iguana, Two Iguanas: A Story of Accident, Natural Selection, and Evolution\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eInsects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever.\u003c\/i\u003e He explores the great outdoors in Missoula, Montana. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHoward Gray has always been fascinated with wildlife and has been drawing pictures (often of animals!) for as long as he can remember. He pursued both passions, completing a PhD in zoology, studying dolphins in the Arabian Sea, and becoming a children's book illustrator. He has illustrated several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eMega-Predators of the Past\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSing Some More!\u003c\/i\u003e Howard lives with his family in the picturesque city of Durham, England. www.howardgrayillustrations.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646254321938,"sku":"9781623542382","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4d075f40-74ce-4a3f-8f27-3d1fc2a8971c.jpg?v=1733173056","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/border-crossings-9781623542382","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}