★ "Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating."—Kirkus, STARRED review
★ "A must-purchase for every collection." —School Library Journal, STARRED review
"Showing how different animals benefit from living and working in groups, Salyer’s debut is a great example of the inventiveness possible in a nonfiction picture book."—New York Times Book Review
Packs was nominated as one of the “Best books of 2020” by Kirkus Reviews and NYPL. It also made the longlist for the 2021 AAAL “Children's Science Picture Book Award” and was selected to be on the “2021 Outstanding Science Trade Books list” a joint project of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children’s Book Council.
Groups, packs, herds of millions, and more—our world teems with animals on land, air, and sea.
Packs is an inspiring celebration of how togetherness helps many creatures thrive, in both nonhuman and human communities.
Hannah Salyer’s stunning selection reminds us that teamwork is universal, there is brilliance in biodiversity, and there is strength in numbers. Includes an author’s note encouraging community engagement and activism, as well as a fun visual index of the animals featured.
