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32 pp.
| Holiday
| March, 2001
|
TradeISBN 0-8234-1547-3$$16.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Anne Wertheim.
In an accurate, upbeat approach, this introduction to animal wings notes the three winged groups: "all birds, all bats, and almost all types of insects." It briefly explains flight, then presents differences in shape, structure, and use for representative animals. Bright, detailed art shows an animal in its natural setting or as part of a composite of a few different animals. Bib., glos., ind.
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Anne Wertheim.
Rich with up-to-date information, this book explores not only the physical characteristics and life cycle of the polar bear, but also the extreme conditions of its Arctic home and its relationship to Native peoples past and present. The detailed acrylic paintings have both artistic and instructional value, capturing the harsh beauty of the landscape and the dignity of both bear and people. Ind.