A Strange Place to Call Home: The World's Most Dangerous Habitats & the Animals That Call Them Home
by:
Ed Young (author)
Marilyn Singer (author)
Under the desert's cracked and barren skin, spadefoot toads are waiting for rain. In the endless black of the deepest caves, blind fish find their way. Even in the frozen hearts of glaciers, ice worms by the billion flourish. In this fascinating look at fourteen animals who defy the odds by...
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Under the desert's cracked and barren skin, spadefoot toads are waiting for rain. In the endless black of the deepest caves, blind fish find their way. Even in the frozen hearts of glaciers, ice worms by the billion flourish. In this fascinating look at fourteen animals who defy the odds by thriving in Earth's most dangerous places, renowned poet Marilyn Singer and celebrated artist Ed Young show that of all the miracles of life, it is life's persistence that astounds the most.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781452101200 (1452101205)
Publish date: August 22nd 2012
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pages no: 44
Edition language: English
Wonderful poems, as enjoyable as they are informative, describe the extreme habitats that are home to a variety of birds, fish, mammals, and insects. Illustrated with stunning abstract collage art by Ed Young.
Masterful illustrations by Caldecott winner Ed Young. A variety of poetry forms about animals that live in extreme environments. End notes provide further information about the animals and their habitats.
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