Superlative Birds - Hardcover

Bulion, Leslie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561459518 ISBN 13: 9781561459513

Publisher: Peachtree, 2019

Synopsis

Explore the fascinating world of superlative birds―from the bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird in the world, to the peregrine falcon, the fastest creature on Earth.
Ever wonder which bird has the loudest voice? Which one builds the biggest nest or has the most feathers? Get to know all about the best and brightest―and smelliest!―denizens of the bird world with this collection of nonfiction science verses. You won’t need your binoculars to observe the superlative characteristics of these avian wonders.
Author Leslie Bulion includes a science glossary, notes on poetry forms, and resources for information about these extraordinary birds in the back of the book. Witty drawings by Robert Meganck add another layer of fun to this humorous and informative gallery of the world’s most accomplished birds.

About this title

About the Author:

Leslie Bulion has graduate degrees in oceanography and social work. She has written parenting and education articles and is the author of several children’s books.

Designer and illustrator Robert Meganck is Professor of illustration, graphic design, digital imaging, and color theory at Virginia Commonwealth University. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has received over 300 regional, national, and international awards for illustration and graphic design work, and been recognized for excellence by such organizations as The Society of Illustrators New York and The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles.

Review:

“A “top of the class” example of combining two different subjects that are approachable and a joy to read. A win for science and English classrooms.” ―School Library Journal

“With characteristic humor and carefully crafted language, poet Bulion offers readers amazing facts about birds of our world.... These engaging poems read aloud beautifully.... Meganck's digital illustrations reflect the humorous tone.... Excellent resources for further bird study complete this delightful offering. Entertaining and educational, a superlative package.”―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“Bulion is an accomplished wordsmith.... Illustration is engrossing, imaginative, instructive, and deftly calibrated to the tone of the text...there’s enough trivia here to stoke middle grade know-it-alls. Even readers who are merely on fact-finding missions, though, will be impressed by the breadth and engagement of Bulion’s chosen poetry forms.... In works such as Superlative Birds, the collaboration of poetry and science invites children of varying reading preferences, learning styles, and worldviews to enter nature study through their own chosen door.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, STARRED REVIEW

“Fascinating facts... Meganck’s illustrations are one-dimensional and friendly, placing the birds against uncluttered backgrounds while clearly emphasizing the characteristic being highlighted by each poem.”―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1561459518
• ISBN 13: 9781561459513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56
• Illustrator: Meganck Robert