Little Wonders: Animal Babies and Their Families (Amazing Things Animals Do) - Softcover

Baillie, Marilyn

9781895688313: Little Wonders: Animal Babies and Their Families (Amazing Things Animals Do)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1895688310 ISBN 13: 9781895688313

Publisher: Maple Tree Press, 1995

Amazing Things Animals Do, a series from Owl Books, offers a unique overview of animal behavior for young children. Children are fascinated by babies, and in Little Wonders they discover the amazing number of ways that animal babies around the world are cared for and grow. From the tiny seahorse to the mighty elephant, a wide range of animals and their parenting behaviors are accurately described and delicately illustrated.

Children will be enthralled by red-billed hornbills that protect their chicks with a wall of mud, baby kangaroos that somersault to safety in mother's pouch, baby sea otters wrapped in seaweed cradles to keep them safely anchored and warm, and more.

The beautifully detailed illustrations show each animal in its own environment. A special Who's Who section at the back of the book features animal photos with more information on each animal's size, habitat and habits.

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About the Author:

Marilyn Baillie has enjoyed a varied career as teacher, editor and interior designer. She is the author of the Amazing Things Animals Do series comprised of Side by Side (1997), Wild Talk (1996), Time to Eat (1995) and Little Wonders (1995). In addition, Marilyn also edited and compiled Science Surprises (1989), More Science Surprises (1992) and wrote Magical Fun (1991), all from Owl Books. She is also a former editor of Chickadee magazine. Marilyn lives in Toronto and Vermont with her husband.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3?An introductory survey that focuses on child care in the animal kingdom. Baillie looks at 12 species from around the world and outlines in a couple of brief paragraphs how the creatures prepare for, protect, and care for their young. The numerous, large pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are serviceable, if not inspired. While not a resource for reports, this title is acceptable for browsing.?Janet O'Brien, Mount Pleasant Public Library, Pleasantville, NY
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