| Amphibian Acrobats Contributor(s): Bulion, Leslie (Author), Meganck, Robert (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1682631842 ISBN-13: 9781682631843 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Frogs & Toads - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - Humorous |
| Dewey: 597.8 |
| Lexile Measure: 1190 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.2" W x 8.3" (0.40 lbs) 60 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Leslie Bulion and Robert Meganck are back with another cross-curricular celebration of science and poetry--this time starring frogs, toads, salamanders, and more. A teacher favorite ★ "Once again, Bulion awes--and ewws--readers with facts disguised as fun."--Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ★ "A completely satisfying package.... Child readers and educators will find themselves enthralled by short, punchy poems and the science behind them." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Step right up and learn all about the remarkable stars of Leslie Bulion's Amphibian Acrobats show Marvel at the jaw-dropping dexterity of "Daredevil Free-Climbers," the astounding agility of "The Olympic Jumpers," the awe-inspiring stamina of the intrepid "Marathoners," and more Leslie Bulion's lively poems pair with Robert Meganck's colorful, zany art in this cross-curricular celebration of science and language. Thorough back matter includes a science glossary, notes on poetry forms, and resources for information about these extraordinary animals. Also available in eBook. Also available from Leslie Bulion: |
Contributor Bio(s): Bulion, Leslie: - Leslie Bulion has graduate degrees in oceanography and social work. She has written parenting and education articles and is the author of several children's books.Meganck, Robert: - Designer and illustrator Robert Meganck is Professor of illustration, graphic design, digital imaging, and color theory at Virginia Commonwealth University. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has received over 300 regional, national, and international awards for illustration and graphic design work, and been recognized for excellence by such organizations as The Society of Illustrators New York and The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles. |