Elephants: A Nonfiction Picture Book About Trunks, Tusks, and Intelligence for Kids (Ages 6-10) - Couverture rigide

Simon, Seymour

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0062470612 ISBN 13 : 9780062470614

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2018

Synopsis

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world’s most beloved animals: the elephant! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to
share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun
way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. They are remarkably intelligent, demonstrate self-awareness, and feel familiar emotions like compassion and grief.

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the largest land animals in the world!

Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth.

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of elephants and, with stunning full-color photographs, learn all about the largest land animals in the world!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062470612
• ISBN 13: 9780062470614
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 40
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande