Cook Prize: Book 1

This week, we begin our Cook Prize contest by reading Cougar Crossing with a focus on the Information criteria. 

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Cougar Crossing: How Hollywood’s Celebrity Cougar Helped Build a Bridge for City Wildlife

by Meeg Pincus; illustrated by Alexander Vidal

Judging Information

Use these questions to think about the way the author and illustrator present the information in the book.

Meeg Pincus

Learn about the author

Check out this video readaloud which includes the scientists and the author -illustrator team.

Wildlife Crossing at Liberty Canyon

Check out this website with lots of information about the construction of the crossing.  

Cook Prize Judges: it is your job to think carefully and critically about each book you read!
Each week, after reading a nominee, you will rate the book.  After we have read all four books, you will vote for the one book you think is the best.
Click here to rate the book using an online Google Form.
Click here for a printable rating form.

Watch bears, panthers, deer, and alligators use a tunnel to cross the road.

Watch wildlife in Utah use a new bridge to cross a highway.