Finding Home
Amazing Places Animals Live
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- $17.99
Publisher Description
Beautiful, non-fiction storytelling pairs with stunning illustrations in this nonfiction book about habitats, perfect for animal lovers everywhere.
From polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow to eagle's treetop nests as big as cars, marvel at twenty amazing animal homes of all shapes and sizes from all over the world.
Finding Home features breathtaking full-color illustrations alongside an engaging entry into the science of habitats. This second book by internationally bestselling pair Mike Unwin and Jenni Desmond is a celebration of animals and their drive to survive no matter the odds--finding shelter in every nook and cranny on Earth, from the obvious to the unusual.
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Chapters present a window into the home-making habits of 20 species in a friendly, reference-like work that ranges across clownfish, meerkats, puffins, and termites. Conversational prose relates the myriad animals' homes to modern-day objects and activities. A bald eagle's nest is compared to the game Jenga, and a wasp's work is described as akin to origami. The tone stays light even while packing in a lot of information about animals' diets and habitats, and Unwin has a knack for noting memorable details, for instance describing how a snow leopard's "long, furry tail wraps around its face like a woolen scarf." In full-bleed scenes, Desmond employs watercolor, acrylic, ink, pencil, and pencil crayon techniques for an immersive effect that underscores the vastness of Earth's landscapes and the diversity of its inhabitants. Captions include surprising factoids, and a conclusion further emphasizes conservation. Ages 5–8.
