About this item
Highlights
- This is the third book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals.
- 5-11 Years
- 12.9" x 9.3" Hardcover
- 60 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
- Series Name: Super Animals
Description
About the Book
The third book in the non-fiction 'Super Animals' series, after Builders and The Best Mommies and Daddies!Book Synopsis
This is the third book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists ages 5 years up.
In this book, nine animals are presented which are, in their own way, the largest. Discover the world of the giraffe, the Komodo dragon, the African elephant, the colossal squid, the moose, the blue whale, the ostrich, the Galápagos tortoise and the hippopotamus.
Review Quotes
"This book illustrates and explains several animals that are considered "the largest" with fun riddles, super clear diagrams, and concise sentences. I think kids would love this, because who doesn't love learning all about huge animals?! I love the illustrations- the direct comparison with the size of a human being, the maps to show the habitats, close-ups to different body parts, the types of food, and the pictures of cute baby animals. Would definitely get a copy for my classroom!" - NJ Intercultural School
"Firstly, the illustrations are just beautiful, and although this is a non-fiction book I think the illustrations would be extremely engaging for children. I liked the way the information was presented in small chunks around the page, rather than being in one large piece of text. This would make the book more accessible for young students and for children who are intimidated when they see lots of writing on the page. Also, the illustrations are used to demonstrate the text, so non-readers could also get something out of the this book. I could easily read this to a class, but I could see it being used independently by students from ages 6 - 10 and beyond. It would be an absolute hit in any classroom." - Educator Wendy Preston
"Beautiful illustrations to this wonderful book about the largest species of animals on earth. The book gives a brief introduction into their lives, habitats and predators. The majestic animals are the giraffe, komodo dragon, African elephant, colossal squid, moose, blue whale, ostrich, Galápagos tortoise and my favorite the hippopotamus! I highly recommend this book for kids of all ages." - Mortisha's Books
About the Author
Reina Ollivier (Ukkel, Belgium, 1956) studied German languages at the University of Brussels (KUB) and Leuven (KUL). She combined writing with teaching at secondary schools, but now she is a fulltime author and (crowned) translator. Young children have an open mind and are longing to learn, that's why Reina loves to give the information in an attractive and playful manner. At Clavis Publishing Company she worked at the Willewete-series and together with Dixie Dancercoeur she wrote the thrilling series about Emma Dewitt and her adventures in the polar regions against the background of climate change, for children ages 10 years and up.Karel Claes was born in 1955, in Vilvoorde (Belgium). He studied Literature, Philosophy, and Communication. He was director of Doctors Without Borders, made children's and youth programs for the Belgian national television, was editor-in-chief of children's magazines Zonneland and Zonnestraal and for many years he published a successful series of articles on important life issues. Karel loves traveling, sailing, playing tennis, cross-country skiing, swimming, and reading.
Steffie Padmos studied illustration at the art academy in Maastricht (NL) and Bath (UK) and obtained her master's degree in Scientific Illustration. Her work is characterized by craftsmanship, an eye for detail, and an interest in nature. Because of her background as a scientific illustrator, Steffie has a lot of experience in depicting complex biological and medical subjects, but she has a much broader orientation. She also illustrates for museums and publishers of children's books. Steffie works in different styles and techniques, both analog and digital, depending on the specific assignment. Steffie's lives in Amsterdam, with her two children and partner.