A stunning album of some of the most beautiful birds in North America.
Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic Golden Eagles and Snowy Owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one.
The illustrations show a variety of feathered creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress their mates, nest, and care for their young. The concise, accessible text provides information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviors. But above all, Geraldo Valério shares his passion for birds in this lovingly created album, inspiring young readers with their beauty and the excitement of discovery.
Includes an introduction, glossary, index and sources for further information.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.4
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
- ISBN10 1554988004
- ISBN13 9781554988006
- Publish Date 19 May 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 60
- Language English