The Great North American Prairie

Children's Bookwatch, March, 2005

The Great North American Prairie

Sara St. Antoine, editor

Milkweed Editions

1011 Washington Avenue South, #300, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1246

www.milkweed.org

1571316450 $10.95 1-800-520-6455

Expertly compiled, organized and edited by Sara St. Antoine, The Great North American Prairie: A Literary Field Guide is an anthology of stories, poems, and essays by various authors all concerning the plants, animals, and grasslands, rivers, and marshes that comprise the eco-region of the Great North American Prairie. Black-and-white illustrations enhance this entertaining and educational collection, which promotes respect for the glory, diversity, and resiliance of nature. The Great North American Prairie is an especially recommended addition to grade school and community library Nature Studies collections for young readers ages 9 and up.