Book of bones : 10 record-breaking animals / by Gabrielle Balkan ; illustrated by Sam Brewster.
Title:
Book of bones : 10 record-breaking animals / by Gabrielle Balkan ; illustrated by Sam Brewster.
ISBN:
9780714875125
Personal Author:
Edition:
US edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Phaidon Press Inc., 2017.
Physical Description:
48 pages : color illustrations ; 33 cm.
Contents:
About bones -- The biggest bone -- The smallest bones -- The most bones -- The longest neck bone -- The heaviest bone -- The lightest bones -- The thinnest bone -- The fastest-growing bone -- The spikiest bone -- The fewest bones -- Special bones -- A letter from the author.
Summary:
"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!" -- Publisher's description.
Genre:
Added Author:
Audience:
680L Lexile
OCLC Number:
ocn987281907
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
