Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761384642 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Some may find the gloppy piles of cartoon children with no bones unappetizing, while others may find the peculiar images amusing. No redistribution permitted. This unusual book is interactive and thought-provoking, if a little gross in certain sections.–Jeffrey Meyer, Mount Pleasant Public Library, IA(c) Copyright 2013. From School Library Journal K-Gr 2–Levine takes a unique approach to comparative anatomy. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. The purpose of the book is to illustrate differences between human and animal bone str
Shawnee said Such a great book. Teaches kids interested in science/dinosairs/animals etc about. Such a great book. Teaches kids interested in science/dinosairs/animals etc about bones, and I haven't gotten tired of it after repeated readings. Great pictures too.. Highly Recommended As soon as I read the e-galley of Bone by Bone, I ordered a copy for our school library. It's rare to find a book on life science that's so appealing for very young children, yet has lots to offer for upper elementary kids, as well.The various fonts are visually appealing without feeling too busy, and delightful illustrations help readers to imagine what they might look like if they had, say, extra vertebrae (a tail) or finger bones that reached the ground (like a bat's webbed fingers). The information is delivered in a clear, straightforward manner with a Q&A format that will get kids predicting before each pag. NWDCHM said How are your bones like some animals'? Or NOT like them?. I thought about headlines such as "great introduction to comparative anatomy" but that sounded too serious for such a fun book. The writing encourages the readers' involvement in thinking about their own structure and that of animals in our vertebrate family, using questions to pull the readers to the next page. This book is a great way to bridge many children's (and adults') interest in animals generally with learning about biology. Highly recommended for homes, schools, and libraries.
Sara Levine is an assistant professor of biology at Wheelock College and a veterinarian. Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons is her first book for children. Her publications include mostly science-related essays for adults, one of which was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2007. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from Lesley University and has taught writing and literature courses there as well.
What animal would you be if your finger bones grew so long that they reached your feet? Or what if you had no leg bones but kept your arm bones? This picture book will keep you guessing as you read about how human skeletons are like—and unlike—those of other animals.