Learn about animal extremes through playful poems and fascinating
facts.
Who's tops in the animal world? Readers get to find out, as they play a
guessing game that uses delightful persona poems to introduce 19 animals
who are the best in some way. Each poem offers hints about the identity
of an animal and what makes it so amazing. Included are popular
categories, such as Biggest Animal Ever (blue whale) and Fastest
Short-Distance Runner (cheetah), as well as more unexpected ones, such
as Best Engineer (North American beaver) and Longest Tongue (giant
anteater). Poems full of personality combined with intriguing science -
what a lively and fun way to learn!
Linda Ashman's original approach to the ever-popular topic of animal
characteristics makes for an appealing and informative book that animal
lovers of all ages can enjoy. A full right-side page is dedicated to
each charming persona poem - a poem written from the animal's
perspective about itself - along with an illustration by Aparna Varma
showing just a peek at part of the animal. Turn the page and, on the
left side, discover the mystery animal, what category it's won, some
interesting facts, including how the animal's standout characteristic
was measured, and a full illustration. With its introductions to both
animals and persona poems, this is that rare book that works equally
well for language arts and life science lessons, and as an engaging
read-aloud. The content is supported by a glossary, an explanation of
persona poems with an activity and more information about animal science
and endangered animals.
