| North American Animals Contributor(s): Dahl, Michael (Author), Gillenwater, Chadwick Justin (Author), Hemstock, Annie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1429691727 ISBN-13: 9781429691727 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $207.63 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - General |
| Series: North American Animals |
| Physical Information: 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The varied landscapes of North America are home to many fascinating animals. From prairies to rivers to kids' own backyards, readers want to know more about the habitats, behaviors, and life cycles of these animals. Irresistible large format photos and range maps make these introductions to nonfiction reading all the more compelling. |
Contributor Bio(s): Saunders-Smith, Gail: - Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.Dahl, Michael: - Michael Dahl is the prolific author of the bestselling Goodnight, Baseball picture book and more than 200 other books for children and young adults. He has won the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award three times for his nonfiction, a Teacher's Choice award from Learning magazine, and a Seal of Excellence from the Creative Child Awards. Dahl currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Mattern, Joanne: - After working as an editor for several major children's book publishers, Joanne Mattern became the author of numerous nonfiction books for kids. She especially loves writing about animals, sports, and interesting people and places. |