“As well as a history lesson here, the next – emphasizing the BIG creatures, problems, protests, and ideas that make this story – shows the importance for standing up for nature an that change is possible…Environmental studies classrooms and school and public libraries will welcome this uplifting work.” – Booklist starred review of Whales in the City
Resources
- Beastly Brains Educator Guide
- The Story of Seeds Project and Discussion Guide
- Back From the Brink Educator Guide
- The Farm that Feeds Us Educator Guide
- The World that Feeds Us Educator Guide
- Squirrel: How a Backyard Forager Shapes Our World Reader’s Guide
- Whales in the City Coloring Sheet
- TeachingBooks for Libraries resources
- Nancy’s headshot
Region: Northeast (US)
Categories: Classes/Workshops for Adults Keynotes Middle Grade Books Picture Books Professional Development Young Adult Books
Genres: Fiction Nonfiction STEAM STEM
Nancy Castaldo (she/her) (nancycastaldo.com) has written award-winning books about our planet for over 20 years from New York’s Hudson Valley. Her books have received the Green Earth Book Award, John Burroughs Association Riverby Award, Crystal Kite Award, starred reviews, JLG Gold Selections, and inclusion on lists such as ALA Notable Books, Bank Street’s Best Books of the Year, and NSTA’s Outstanding Science Trade Books. Nancy’s childhood curiosity of the outdoors led her to study science. As a National Geographic Certified Educator, environmental educator, and author, Nancy strives to inform, inspire, and empower her readers about the world around them with each book. She encourages her readers to explore their own curiosity. Enjoying the natural world and traveling keeps her own curiosity alive and well.
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Testimonials
“Your presentations were engaging, informative, and inspire, and you made a lasting impression on everyone who had the opportunity to learn from you. You have a remarkable gift for bringing environmental topics to life and helping young people understand how individuals can make a difference in protecting our natural world. Your passion for conservation and storytelling shone through in every session.” —Joyce C., School Principal
Books by Nancy Castaldo
Resources
- Beastly Brains Educator Guide
- The Story of Seeds Project and Discussion Guide
- Back From the Brink Educator Guide
- The Farm that Feeds Us Educator Guide
- The World that Feeds Us Educator Guide
- Squirrel: How a Backyard Forager Shapes Our World Reader’s Guide
- Whales in the City Coloring Sheet
- TeachingBooks for Libraries resources
- Nancy’s headshot
Region: Northeast (US)
Categories: Classes/Workshops for Adults Keynotes Middle Grade Books Picture Books Professional Development Young Adult Books
Genres: Fiction Nonfiction STEAM STEM









