Kings of the Skies

by Rebecca Rissman

Overview

Explore the behaviors and environments of flying animals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543598834
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Animal Rulers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	19 MB
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Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author. She has written more than 200 books about science, history, art, and culture. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Sky High Animals 4

Northern Goshawk 6

Golden Eagle 8

Crow 10

Great White Pelican 12

Albatross 14

Atlas Moth 16

Snowy Owl 18

Hammerhead Bat 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

Kids love to learn about their favorite animals. Easy-to-read text fun photos, and informative fact boxes will feed a young reader's need to find out more.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 2–4—Organized by general habitat type, this series provides a brief profile of nine animals or groups in each title. A single text page introduces each creature with several key facts, accompanied by a full-page photograph. The "animal ruler" designation refers to either the creature's predatory qualities or its size. Coverage ranges from specific species such as the Northern goshawk to broader groups such as "Alligators and Crocodiles." All descriptions note where the subject lives, though usually no more specifically than the continent (the Patagonian gray fox is described as "South American," which is true but not very precise). Some descriptions do not include an indication of size, so readers unfamiliar with wolverines or hyenas, for example, will lack that context. Photographs provide good visual support; most are clear, full-body views of the creature. VERDICT Some browsing appeal, but lack of specifics and consistency limits usefulness.

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