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Highlights
- Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations take flight in this exploration of the tiny, gorgeous hummingbirds and its astonishing abilities.
- 5-8 Years
- 9.61" x 11.02" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
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About the Book
"Hummingbirds are tiny and pretty, so you might find yourself taking them for granted. But these little birds are remarkable, fierce, and talented. In Behold the Hummingbird, readers will learn about species that can hover like a helicopter, fly backwards and upside down, and consume half their body weight in a single day"--Book Synopsis
Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations take flight in this exploration of the tiny, gorgeous hummingbirds and its astonishing abilities. An Orbis Pictus Honor Book Hummingbirds are tiny and pretty, so you might find yourself taking them for granted. But these little birds are remarkable, fierce, and talented. In Behold the Hummingbird, readers will learn about species that can hover like a helicopter, fly backwards and upside down, and consume half their body weight in a single day.Review Quotes
"An impressive introduction to a mind-boggling bird."--Booklist "Working in pastel, colored pencil, and airbrush, Gonzalez realistically pictures the birds. . . ."--Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Suzanne Slade, a Sibert Honor-winning author, has written over one hundred and fifty children's books. An engineer by degree, she is acclaimed for her expertise in STEAM topics, as well as explorations of inspiring figures in history. A popular speaker, she visits dozens of schools every year and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences such as ALA, IRA, ISLMA, NSTA, as well as the National Book Festival. Suzanne's books are enjoyed by readers around the world and also in space! Her picture book Astronaut Annie was read aboard the International Space Station for Story Time from Space. Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the New York Times bestseller 14 Cows for America.Dimensions (Overall): 9.61 Inches (H) x 11.02 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 5-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Theme: Birds
Format: Hardcover
Author: Suzanne Slade
Language: English
Street Date: April 2, 2024
TCIN: 89496330
UPC: 9781682636527
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-5129
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.47 inches length x 11.02 inches width x 9.61 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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