Twitter is definitely a place for us to find out about so many things and we love being on it! One of the things we found out today was that it was #BiodiversityDay! Coincidentally, the book we wanted to share for #PBSummerReads today also had a lot to do with biodiversity in a city pond. Here are three free stories for you to read, share and celebrate the magic of nature amidst us :
| Author : Ashish Kothari, Illustrator : Sangeetha Kadur |
Wetlands in any city are seen mostly as wasteland, waiting to be built over. It takes a tireless environmentalist to show us what city ponds really are – magically rich ecosystems worth preserving. Based on a real-life experience, here is a story that introduces us to the delightful flora and fauna in the urban landscape.
| Author : Madhav Gadgil, Illustrator : Maya Ramaswamy |
Bears, bees and blossoms are three enchanting building blocks of our natural world. The Indian rock bee is called a giant bee because it is one of the biggest honeybees in the world. Rock bees forage by moonlight. Scientists have been working with forest dwellers to safeguard rock bees, a precious natural heritage. In this informative tale, Muchkund and his bright gang of ghosts have a clever way of dealing with the burning issue of forest offenders!
| Author : Ambika Rao, Illustrator : Ruchi Shah |
This is a book that takes you deep into the jungles of the Western Ghats. A wildlife photographer sets out to find an elusive wild cat and meets a menagerie of fascinating creatures. Quirky illustrations pepper a funny narrative inspired by a real-life adventure.