Book of Bones
Book of Bones
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It's a book of world records... of bones! Guess whose bones are the longest, shortest, heaviest, spikiest, and more. With touchable skeletons!
An International Literacy Association Teachers' Choice Title (2018)
A Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Title (2019)
Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a series of superlatives set up as a guessing game with clues. Readers examine animals' skeletons and guess to whom they belong; the answers are revealed in vibrant, full-color scenic habitats, with easily understood — and humorous — explanations. This entertaining introduction to the connection between animal bones (anatomy) and behavior is playful, relatable, and includes touch-and-feel finishes that bring the bones to life!
Ages 5-8
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gabrielle Balkan is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, New York. Her books include the acclaimed atlas, The 50 States, a NCSS notable book, and its follow-up, 50 Cities. Gabrielle is a former book buyer, commissioning editor, and director of communications. Her work has been published by Harper Collins, Scholastic, and the Whitney Museum of Art.
Sam Brewster is an award-winning freelance illustrator, photographer, and filmmaker based in London. He has a roster of prestigious clients around the world, including The New York Times, Guardian, and Creative Review. This is his first children's book.
PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN: 9780714875125
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Format: Hardback
Pub Date: 20170918
Height: 12.75 inches
Width: 10.5 inches
No. of Pages: 48
Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology
