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Overview"Leslie Bulion and Robert Meganck are back with another cross-curricular celebration of science and poetry-this time starring frogs, toads, salamanders, and more. 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 additional information about these extraordinary animals." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leslie Bulion , Robert MeganckPublisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Imprint: Peachtree Publishers Dimensions: Width: 19.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.022kg ISBN: 9781682630983ISBN 10: 1682630986 Pages: 60 Publication Date: 03 March 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA completely satisfying package... It's impossible not to warm to herpetology after reading aloud poems... Meganck's wry cartoons amplify the humor. The backmatter, strong as the main text, serves young readers well but will also spur teachers interested in multidisciplinary units on to new heights... Child readers and educators will find themselves enthralled by short, punchy poems and the science behind them. --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Author InformationLeslie Bulion has graduate degrees in oceanography and social work. She has written parenting and education articles and is the author of several children's science-related poetry books and novels. When she's not writing, she enjoys exploring nature with her binoculars, hand lens, and camera; collecting specimens to examine under her microscope; or going SCUBA diving and or kayaking. Leslie lives in Connecticut. 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |