Twenty animals and their sometimesunusual ways of sheltering themselves are presented in fullcolor watercolor illustrations. The colors and patterns of this ubiquitous insect one out of four creatures on the planet is a beetle, jenkins tells readers are fascinating, as are the. We have long been serious fans of steve jenkinss wonderful books. What is it about insects and lizards and other creepycrawlies that so engages children. Steve jenkins, who specialises in such matters and is an expert on the subject can one ever forget what do. Nov 18, 20 taking the genre of the nonfiction survey book to a whole new level, steve jenkinss latest offering, the animal book, is a not to be missed classroom resource. Steve jenkins introduces beetles, including their different parts, their life cycles, what they eat, and what makes them special in the insect world. Bonkers about beetles owen davey animals series by owen davey hardcover.
Apr 03, 2012 jenkins splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist. Apr 03, 2012 from the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, awardwinningauthorillustrator steve jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive. Line up every kind of plant and animal on earth, and one of every four will be a beetle. Buy a cheap copy of the beetle book by steve jenkins. Each page details descriptions of the body structure, behavior, defense mechanisms, and other. Theres a page about extreme frogs smallest, largest, most poisonous, etc. Steve jenkins an illustrated introduction to a variety of beetle species with information on unique characteristics and how these insects have adapted to survive. May 01, 2012 beetle book, the hardcover 1 may 2012 by steve jenkins author. The beetle book by steve jenkins houghton mifflin, 2012 isbn. Steve jenkins has written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the caldecott honorwinning what do you do with a tail like this. Along side the text jenkins used torn paper strips to. Next zoom in even closer, examining the descriptive language and word choices of the author.
Taking the genre of the nonfiction survey book to a whole new level, steve jenkinss latest offering, the animal book, is a not to be missed classroom resource. Though only one creature, the common swift, really makes a home in the sky and eats, drinks, and sleeps on the wing, the animal homes in this collection are varied and occasionally surprising. Similar in format to steve jenkins the beetle book, this book provides information on frogs diets, habitats, defenses, and reproduction. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, awardwinning authorillustrator steve jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive. Search for library items search for lists search for. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An illustrated introduction to a variety of beetle species with information on unique characteristics and how these insects have adapted to survive. Steve jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.
See all books authored by steve jenkins, including what do you do with a tail like this. Steve jenkinss most popular book is what do you do with a tail like this. See more ideas about steve jenkins, nonfiction and sneaky animals. Jenkinss intricate and vivid cutpaper collages draw even nonbug lovers into the beetle world, and readers will also learn about how a quarter of. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other odditieswhats not to like about beetles. The beetle book by steve jenkins 2012, hardcover for sale. Books by steve jenkins author of what do you do with a. We read this book almost nightly, and he must lay himself down next to the human body bones to measure himself against them. The beetle book by steve jenkins 2012, hardcover for. Author of the beetle book i reached out to steve for an interview because my youngest son, sam, is obsessed with bones. Offering endless possibilities as a mentor text for the ever popular animal report as well as endless hours of enjoyment as browsing material, this compendium features over 300 animals, the exotic and the everyday. Steve jenkinss book is a treat for any budding coleopterist a person who studies beetles. Caldecott honorwinning team steve jenkins and robin page explore form, color, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Apr 02, 2012 thoroughly informative and vibrantly illustrated, steve jenkins, the beetle book, was well executed.
Beetle book by steve jenkins, 9780547680842, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click to read more about the beetle book by steve jenkins. Steve jenkins presents almost 80 beetles in this introduction to beetle types, morphology, adaptations, and life cycles. See more ideas about steve jenkins, author studies and nonfiction. Beetles insects juvenile nonfiction this book will whet young appetites for beetles learning about them, at least. Offering endless possibilities as a mentor text for the ever popular animal report as well as endless hours of enjoyment as browsing material, this compendium features over 300 animals, the exotic. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, awardwinningauthorillustrator steve jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive. Of steve jenkins books, ive only read actual size, but after reading the beetle book, i think its safe to say that any book of his is a book worth reading. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Steve jenkins s book is a treat for any budding coleopterist a person who studies beetles. The frog book by steve jenkins and robin page a kids. And if you dont, theyll certainly have a new appreciation for them after marveling at steve jenkins latest work, a study of beetles. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Perfect for fans of the beetle book, and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal. Discover book depositorys huge selection of steve jenkins books online. Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably. Steve jenkins has 95 books on goodreads with 56758 ratings. Jenkins splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as.
Jewel beetles, tortoise beetles, giraffe beetles, forest fire beetles, flower beetles. The frog book by steve jenkins and robin page a kids book a day. Each page details descriptions of the body structure, behavior, defense mechanisms, and other fun facts of a multitude of beetle species. The beetle book kindle edition by steve jenkins author format. April 3, 2012 jenkins splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist. Steve jenkins book summary the beetle book is another gem in steve jenkinss collection of breathtakingly illustrated books about the amazing quirks and curiosities of the natural world. The beetle book is a wonderful example of a nonfiction survey text. The colors and patterns of this ubiquitous insect one out of four creatures on the planet is a beetle, jenkins tells readers are fascinating, as are the details about the various adaptations that beetles have made over millennia in response to their environment, diet, and predators. Thoroughly informative and vibrantly illustrated, steve jenkins, the beetle book, was well executed.
Actual size is one of the best crowdpleasing picture books i know of seriously, show that to a bunch of kids, any age, and you will hear the whoas and cooooool. Books by steve jenkins author of what do you do with a tail. Steve jenkins has created another amazing book that will capture the attention of young readers, and this one will make some readers say, eeww. Read the beetle book online by steve jenkins books free 30. The frog book by steve jenkins, robin page, hardcover. Read the beetle book by steve jenkins available from rakuten kobo. Boulderbased steve jenkins, whose cutpaper art won him a caldecott honor, has a new book on one of the earths most prolific creatures the stats include some that are a little unnerving if skittery sixlegged critters give you the creeps even if you dont much like beetles in real life hey, i left florida partly to escape cockroaches big enough to serve as passenger. His fantastic and elaborate torn and cutpaper collage illustrations take center stage and kids pour over the pages, remarking on the pictures and learning almost. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other odditieswhats. Authorillustrator steve jenkins offers an array of striking beetle portraits arranged on page spreads that group beetles by a common trait, from the ability of to use clever disguises to discourage predators e. Dec 24, 2016 a collection of resources to support a nonfiction author study of steve jenkins. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. Nov 21, 20 about the animal book animals smooth and spiky, fast and slow, hop and waddle through the two hundred plus pages of the caldecott honor artist steve jenkins s most impressive nonfiction offering yet.
Beautiful book design and a small but clear freehandstyle type contribute to readers appreciation of the elegant structure and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the beetle book. His books have been called stunning, eyepopping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. The beetle book ebook by steve jenkins rakuten kobo. Read the beetle book by steve jenkins for free with a 30 day free trial.
Steve jenkins books list of books by author steve jenkins. Houghton mifflin books for children houghton mifflin harcourt. With over 350,000 different species, readers are sure to encounter some of them in their lifetimes. In this magnificently illustrated picture book, caldecott honorwinning authorillustrator steve jenkins explores form, color, and pattern while capturing the very unique nature of beetles. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, awardwinning authorillustrator steve jenkins presents a fascinating.
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