Jim Arnosky
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The author describes and identifies winged predators, and explains why there are no feathers on a vulture's head, which bird is the deep-diving champ, and what makes an owl's wings perfectly silent in flight, in a text with fold-out pages.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In the sixth picture book in his Sterling gatefold series, acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive through tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion and the speedy cheetah; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the grey wolf. A spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains how to identify venomous snakes and their harmless cousins, where to find a 200-pound lizard, how to avoid becoming an alligator's lunch and features snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells--all life-size!
"Snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells-- all life-size! Go belly down on the ground, eye to reptilian eye, with acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky. Through large gatefolds and marvelously detailed, realistic art, he takes...
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Designed as a scientific notebook, this sturdy volume prepares readers for extended outdoor excursions (e.g., the author recommends applying insect repellant and wearing a hat to ward off ticks), suggests various habitats for study and offers sample notebook pages for budding scientists to record observations and drawings. Detailed b&w illustrations help readers identify animals and their tracks.
19) All about frogs
Author
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From tadpole to frog this book tells children how different kinds of frogs grow and live.