Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Stars and Galaxies
de Ron Miller(Ed. Twenty-First Century Books (CT)) Isbn : 0761334661
26.54 €
Gr. 7-10. Dramatic galactic views illustrate this comprehensive title in the new Worlds Beyond series. A cursory description of how the ancients observed and measured the stars leads into chapters about the sun, varieties of stars and the spaces between them, the Milky Way and surrounding galaxies, and theories about how the universe began and how it will end. Miller's text is thorough and substantial, yet his clear examples make the concepts accessible; he refers to the rising of a loaf of baking bread to explain how stars move apart in an expanding universe. Miller's own original artwork mixes with stunning NASA photos; unfortunately, the captions don't always indicate which images are creative visions and which are actual representations. Still, the book will draw browsers and researche...

The Constellations: The Stars and Stories
de Chris Sasaki, Joe Boddy(Ed. Sterling Juvenile) Isbn : 0806976357
18.89 €
Gr. 6-12. "Most constellations don't look like anything much. They're just groups of stars that have been given names," writes Sasaki in this clearly illustrated guide that demystifies stargazing. A brief introduction advises young people on the best places to view and what to use (the naked eye, rather than telescopes, is better at first). Short, lively entries explain the story behind each of 88 constellations and include tips for locating them in the sky, and excellent illustrations, one for each constellation, outline the pattern of stars with a drawing of the imagined animal or deity that gives the constellation its name. Ten star charts and a glossary conclude this useful, accessible resource that is written in relaxed, teen-friendly language: "Think you and your parents don't get al...

The Race to Save the Lord God Bird
de Phillip M. Hoose(Ed. Melanie Kroupa Books) Isbn : 0374361738
23.74 €
Gr. 5-8. Hoose details the history of the Ivory-billed woodpecker through the lives and work of those who studied it, painted it, and tried to save it from extinction as settlers and loggers reduced its habitat. Increasingly threatened by those who would kill it for sport, for its feathers, or paradoxically because its rarity made it valuable to collectors, the woodpecker found protectors in a growing number of scientists and bird lovers who took up the challenge of observing the bird and attempting to save the dwindling species. Once a distinctive inhabitant of wilderness areas in the southeastern U.S. (with a related variety in Cuba), the Ivory bill has evidently died out as a result of loss of habitat. A great deal of original research went into the writing of this book, as evidenced in...

Birds
de Philippe J. Dubois, Valerie Guidoux(Ed. Harry N. Abrams) Isbn : 0810958783
11.76 €
Gr. 5-8. Copublished with a coffee-table version for adults, this oversize album centers on Martin's knockout color photographs, enhanced by smaller watercolor sketches and illuminating commentary contributed by Philippe Dubois and Valerie Guidoux. With a few exceptions, such as a gallery of beaks, each topical spread features one or two huge, bright shots, most of which are close-ups. Martin not only captures such rare moments as egg laying in the wild and a face-off between a jackal and a nesting crane but also shows a gift for making even the most inconspicuous of birds as visually arresting as their more spectacular tropical cousins. Although plainly aimed at more-capable middle readers ("There are many species that, like gulls and starlings, typically tend to scatter at daybreak but c...

Bateman's Backyard Birds
de Robert Bateman, Ian Coutts(Ed. Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.) Isbn : 0764158821
14.24 €
Gr. 4-7. Canadian wildlife artist Bateman offers an engaging introduction to birds and birding in a handsome, large-format book illustrated with his paintings. Fifteen of the double-page spreads introduce pairs of birds, such as "Head-Tailed Hawks and Great Horned Owls" and "Mallards and Canada Geese," while the rest focus on Bateman's childhood interest in observing birds, explanations of topics such as life cycles or migrations, and suggestions for protecting birds and their habitats. A typical spread includes one large illustration of one bird and a smaller one of the other identified species. Precisely, often beautifully, the paintings show the birds in action, while a few paragraphs of first-person text relate information and observations. Captions and sidebars concisely convey facts ...

Crows
de Sylvia A. Johnson(Ed. Carolrhoda Books) Isbn : 1575056283
26.54 €
Gr. 4-6. This attractive book introduces the American crow, its broader family of corvids, and its range, habitats, cooperative breeding system, life cycle, winter migration, roosting behavior, language, and relations with people. The last chapter discusses the effect of the West Nile virus on crows and humans. One particularly interesting and insightful section explains why increasing numbers of crows have been living in cities rather than in the countryside. Though the clear, color photographs take up most of the space on the pages, the text offers a well-organized, informative discussion of the species. A good addition to the Nature Watch Series, which also includes the recently published Sloths. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Paisano, the Roadrunner
de Jennifer Dewey(Ed. Millbrook Press) Isbn : 0761312501
22.74 €
Gr. 4-6. In her latest book, Dewey relates a personal story of her "pet" roadrunner, Paisano, who lived with her for three years. She first noticed Paisano's father, whom she called Hamlet, on her property in the southwestern U.S., and she faithfully watched as Hamlet met and mated with Edith. Paisano was among the chicks that hatched, and he stayed on to keep her company. Dewey caught him watching his reflection in her birdbath, warming himself by her fire, and begging buttered toast at breakfast. Dewey weaves lots of facts about roadrunners' nesting and feeding habits into her first-person telling, and her commitment to understanding and protecting wildlife is obvious throughout the book. Color photos and drawings are scattered through the text, and there's additional information at the ...

Project Ultraswan
de Elinor Osborn(Ed. HMH Books for Young Readers) Isbn : 0618145281
15.2 €
Gr. 3-6. Almost 200 years ago, hunters killed the last of the trumpeter swans living in the eastern part of North America. The majestic birds are now protected by law, and scientists hope to restore them to their former habitat. But trumpeters have lost the knowledge of their migration routes, so scientists are training the swans to follow ultralight aircraft and relearn their migratory patterns. Beautifully illustrated with crisp, colorful photographs and maps, Project UltraSwan describes in clear, succinct language all that the scientists must take into account in their work, as well as what they have learned about their subject so far. A chart comparing the three kinds of North American swans is included, as are recommended titles for additional information and a list of the nations' to...

Vultures
de Sandra Markle(Ed. Lerner Publishing Group) Isbn : 082253195X
24 €
Gr. 3-5. Markle, whose Animal Predator series was chosen as a Booklist Top 10 Youth Nonfiction series in the April 15 issue, continues to focus on animal behavior in her new Animal Scavenger series. Once again, astonishing color photos of action in the wild share space with clear, dramatic zoological facts and connections. Beginning with a view of vultures hovering over a zebra carcass, Markle discusses the scavengers' role as "the clean-up crew" in three different environments: the African savannah, the Gulf Coast of Florida, and the Peruvian jungle. She includes facts about the birds' sharp eyesight and powerful flight, and how they use their beaks and talons, digest their food, clean their feathers, and care for their young. Back matter features a glossary, bibliography, and some "look ...

Owls: Whoo Are They?
de Kila Jarvis, Denver W. Holt(Ed. Mountain Press) Isbn : 0878423362
11.4 €
Gr. 3 -5. Lavish illustrations and clear, concise information mark this attractive introduction to owls. Each spread pairs a page of interesting facts about owl biology or behavior with a handsome painting or line drawing. The conversational text accurately explains owl life in terms that kids can understand. Important terms appear in bold type throughout the text and are included in a glossary at the back. The colorful and instructive illustrations include depictions of all 19 species of owls found in the U.S. and Canada. Casual readers as well as students will be engaged. Leone McDermott