Summer Light: Encounters with a Vibrant World

by Craig Newberger

Overview

Join naturalist Craig Newberger on a series of multisensory summer field excursions. Learn about firefly communication, flowers that bloom in the night, plants that grow without chlorophyll, mammals with venomous saliva, birds that sound like flutes, and frogs that sing in trees. Each of the book's twenty chapters is focused on a plant or animal illustrative of the summer season. Watercolor illustrations by Sherrie York. Color photographs by Steve Morello. Appendix introducing a summer community science project by Ron Smith.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951620196
Publisher:	Grackle
Publication date:	05/08/2023
Pages:	106
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.29(d)

About the Author

Author Craig Newberger served as the Lower School science coordinator at Germantown Academy in Pennsylvania over three decades. Combining hands-on investigations with outdoor explorations, Craig nurtured a passion for science and nature in thousands of inquisitive minds. He led a variety of natural science trips for his students and their families, ranging from Costa Rica to Cape Cod. Craig's belief in immersing students in firsthand experiences led him to dedicate decades of summers in Maine where he and his wife, Trudy, directed the National Audubon Society Youth Ecology Camp on Hog Island, founded and directed the Family Camp, and joined the instructional team for Audubon's camp for educators. Craig has also worked as a naturalist at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and directed an environmental education program connected with the Cape Cod National Seashore. Craig plays guitar and hammered dulcimer and he is known for his sing-alongs at assemblies and campfires. Craig is the author of "Spring Processional: Encounters with a Waking World."

Editorial Reviews

Wonderful Array of Natural History Experiences

In Summer Light, Craig Newberger shares a wonderful array of natural history experiences from the intricate courtship behaviors of fireflies to the strange world of giant, 18-inch crayfish-eating salamanders, to the awesome feeding behavior of massive humpback whales off Cape Cod. In each case, Craig's curiosity and enthusiasm draws us in as he delves deeper to give the reader a better understanding of the natural history of each plant or animal. Whether examining the familiar or exotic, Craig shares both the excitement of discovery and the pleasure of new understanding, which increases our appreciation for each component of the natural world. -Ted Gilman, Retired Naturalist/Education Specialist, National Audubon Society

Cherished For Generations To Come

I found Summer Light to be a treasure of gems, moving descriptions, and gorgeous, descriptive language evocative of the sounds and sights in nature. Craig Newberger weaves his personal encounters with detailed scientific observations and references to literature, myths, and music. Every chapter is made intimately relatable to the reader in ways that make this book one to be cherished for generations to come. -Mercedes Villamil, Educator, co-translator for "A Guide to the Birds of Panama" (Spanish Edition)

Informative and Engaging

Besides being an exceptionally informative and engaging book, Summer Light offers a profound and soulful love for all things natural. Craig is a keen observer, a stand-out researcher, and a reverent and pure chronicler. -Pete Salmansohn, Environmental Educator, author of "Saving Birds: Heroes Around the World"

A Captivating and Smooth Read

Summer Light is a captivating and smooth read that will be enjoyed by kids, adults, and naturalists! Craig Newberger made me feel as if I was there in person. Furthermore, the insect knowledge that he gracefully spreads throughout the chapters adds to the beauty of the writing. -Dr. Stephen Mason, Assistant Professor of Biology, Immaculata University and Entomology Research Associate, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

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