Wolves (Smithsonian-science)

Seymour Simon

ISBN 10: 0061626570 / ISBN 13: 9780061626579

Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, New York, 2009

In Wolves, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon introduces elementary-school readers to wolves through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers all about wolves through pictures and diagrams. This book includes a glossary and index. Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves.* are like dogs-they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent. * live in packs-or families-led by the strongest female and male. * are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another's cubs! Supports the Common Core State Standards. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR006154673

Inhaltsangabe:

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to the leader of the pack: wolves! 

Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves…

• are like dogs—they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent.
• live in packs—or families—led by the strongest female and male.
• are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another's cubs!

With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about wolves—their behavior and habitat—in this informative picture book!

Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Animals:

• Big Cats
• Butterflies
• Cats
• Crocodiles & Alligators
• Dogs
• Dolphins
• Frogs
• Gorillas
• Horses
• Insects
• Penguins
• Sea Creatures
• Sharks
• Snakes
• Spiders
• Whales
• Wild Babies

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

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!

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Wolves (Smithsonian-science)
Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, New York
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good