Shady Streams, Slippery Salamanders

Written by Jason Patrick Love · Illustrated by Joyce Turley

Two boys find a mysterious salamander, sparking an adventure in the Appalachian Mountains.

32 pages· ~640L

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In the ancient Appalachian Mountains, Jonathan and Christopher stumble upon a mysterious salamander. Their discovery leads them to a biologist in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, unraveling secrets of the ecosystem. As they delve deeper into the world of salamanders, they uncover the delicate balance of nature and the importance of preserving it. What mysteries will they uncover in their quest to understand these elusive creatures?

From the publisher

Two boys, Jonathan and Christopher, live in the southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. These mountains are among the oldest on Earth and the highest can reach over 6,000 feet in elevation. Many streams and rivers are born in these mountains. One day while exploring near a stream they discover a type of salamander they had never seen before. The next day they take the salamander to a biologist who studies the health of rivers and streams in Great Smoky Mountains National park, and there begins their adventure learning about salamanders and their habitats.

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