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Whimsical and witty, “Man Gave Names to All the Animals” first appeared on Bob Dylans album Slow Train Coming in 1979. Illustrator Jim Arnosky has now crafted a stunning picture book adaptation of Dylans song thats a treat for both children and adults, with breathtaking images of more than 170 animals plus a CD of Dylans original recording.The revered musical legend rarely allows his songs to be illustrated, and Arnosky has done the song proud with a parade of spectacular creatures ready to receive their names-until the surprise ending, when children get to name an animal themselves!
This information-packed book details the life and habits of the wild turkey, including what it eats, how it raises its young, and where it is found. Inserts of text and pictures provide detail on each topic. Many illustrations are actual-size representations, so readers can get a precise idea of just how big a turkey's egg or footprint really is. Ideal for Grades 2-4.
Despite his attachment to the young boy who raised him from a puppy, Gray Boy gives in to his natural instincts and goes back to the wild.
An introduction to birds one might see in the woods.
Introduces different wildlife habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, cornfields, and grasslands.
The author describes and identifies winged predators, and explains why there are no feathers on a vulture's head, which bird is the deep-diving champ, and what makes an owl's wings perfectly silent in flight, in a text with fold-out pages.
Using gentle, rhythmic text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, Arnosky invites young readers to imagine what wondrous things animals across the globe are doing on an ordinary day. Full color.
This companion volume to the PBS-TV series Drawing From Nature represents a spiritual sharing of ideas and techniques by a gifted wildlife artist (School Library Journal). Photos and drawings throughout.
"Describes how some animals survive in frigid regions, including muskrats, walruses, and the Arctic fox. With great five fold-out pages"--
Presents information about frogs with simple text and illustrations.