Penguins and Other Birds

by David West

Overview

For those who have ever looked at a bird and wondered what makes them do the things they do, this book will prove invaluable. With the help of simple, colorful illustrations, young animal lovers can take a look inside the bodies of hummingbirds, hens, and other exquisite birds. Each bird is introduced with a brief summary, followed by their own diagram, which includes labels and captions to help readers understand the specific bird's key body parts and functions. The book's innovative layout makes learning about the life science of these animals fun and accessible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508194286
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2017
Series:	Inside Animals Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Penguin 4

Inside a Penguin 6

Chicken 8

Inside a Chicken 10

Owl 13

Inside an Owl 14

Parrot 16

Inside a Parrot 18

Ostrich 20

Inside an Ostrich 22

Glossary and Index 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 4–6—Each visually creative book explores the physical features of five related creatures. First, a spread provides general information along with a large illustration. A page-turn leads to a large cutaway view of the animal, with labels identifying key parts. Diagrams are uncluttered, with clear lines, careful color contrast, and simple shading, making the different body parts easy to distinguish. Some captions support the facts from the previous page, while others add new material. Most cutaways mention features common to the broader class along with those specific to the featured animal. The chicken section, for example, notes that all birds have two kidneys, along with more chicken-specific details about brains, combs, and gizzards. The author doesn't usually describe size, which makes sense for broader groups like "ray-finned fish" but would have been useful for narrower examples such as axolotls or lungfish. VERDICT Sure to attract visual learners.

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