Because of a Storm: The Spongy Moth A Small Bug with a Big (and Icky) Impact. Este artículo no está disponible.Because of a Storm: The Spongy Moth A Small Bug with a Big (and Icky) Impact

Raining poop! Clouds of moths! Leafless summer trees!

Sound too strange to be real?

It's not! Welcome to a spongy moth outbreak!

This bug-filled adventure tells the story of an invasive species that's been bugging North America for over 150 years. It's as gross as it is fascinating! Travel back to the 1800s to learn how this problem started. Meet a modern-day scientist who's been studying these pesky bugs for over 30 years. His research is helping us understand their impact on humans and forest ecosystems. Find out how acorns, mice, birds, mammals, weather, and fungi can play a role in a spongy moth outbreak.

If you like weird nature facts and yucky bug stories, this book is for you!

Dorna Schroeter grew up exploring the woods, streams, and ponds around her home. In college, she discovered outdoor education and knew she had found her calling. Upon completing her master's, she became coordinator of the Center for Environmental Education at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. During her 37 years at BOCES, Dorna created many amazing programs introduce young people to the natural world and their place in it. Since retiring, Dorna has focused on using the power of stories to inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder for our natural world. Her first two stories, "The Story of Velcro" and "The Story of Eco-Machines," introduced young readers to the fascinating world of biomimicry. "We Are One" is her third story. She has several others in the works. Dorna's books can be found at www.inspiredbynaturebooks.com When she isn't writing stories, teaching biomimicry, mentoring youth, or gardening, Dorna can be found biking the country roads around her home in New York's Hudson Valley and on multi-day trips on the many rail trails around the country.

Natalia Chervochkova has told children many stories with the help of illustrations. She works in the field of book graphics and marketing projects for children for over 10 years. She loves to spend time in her rose garden and taking care of plants. Natalia believes that the most complex things can be explained to children in the simple language of pictures and humor.