Extremely Beautiful Creatures

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. You'll see the animals in this book are far from drab and dull. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly supports reluctant or struggling readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666355239
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Unreal but Real Animals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Nature's Show-Offs 4

Beauty in the Air 6

Beauty on the Ground 14

Beauty in the Water 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Dynamic photos and engaging, accessible text creates an awe-inspiring look at the natural world;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 3–5—Animals with especially unusual characteristics are highlighted in this series. Each two-page spread includes a paragraph identifying the creature, highlighting its distinctive aspects. In some cases, readers also learn how that uniqueness helps the animal in the wild. Coverage includes familiar creatures like tigers, and tarantulas, but most species will be new to young readers, and not frequently found on the animal shelves. One or two photographs per page provide clear visual examples within layouts that are neatly varied and uncluttered. Basic data on areas like range and size is usually skipped, but the engaging, informal tone of the text combined with the emphasis on fascinating traits and behaviors should draw readers. VERDICT Fun facts, unusual animals, and strong potential appeal to browsers.

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