Nature's Best Hope

Douglas W. Tallamy awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this middle grade adaptation of his bestselling book Nature's Best Hope, Tallamy outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation that everyone can participate in regardless of age.

This accessible adaptation helps empower young readers to turn their backyards and neighborhoods into wildlife corridors that can help combat the negative effects of climate change. Tallamy breaks down complex concepts about conservation into simple terms and real-world statistics that kids can easily grasp. Black and white photographs help further clarify concepts. In addition to sharing the science, Tallamy encourages kids to take direct action. Some of these ideas include planting oak trees (one of the most important tree species) at home. If that's too large of a task, they can plant asters-- a beautiful flower whose pollen bees use to feed their young. By helping the next generation see that they have power and agency over our collective future, this empowering book will drive home the positive point that kids are truly nature's best hope.
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