Steve Jenkins
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Caldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins shines as the author of this amusing and thorough introduction to animal homes. Turtles, birds, fish, beavers, and kangaroos are just like people--they need homes, and take up residence in unusual places. A simple main text introduces similarities between human and animal homes while sidebars detail the unique qualities of each animal and its home. Stylized yet realistic watercolor illustrations prove that nonfiction...
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What does it take to be the "top dog"?
In his latest book, the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins introduces readers to apex predators-the animals that are at the top of their food chains and have no natural enemies. Using his signature art style, Jenkins illustrates how these animals dominate their different ecosystems using speed, strength, and even cooperation and cunning. Take a trip through history and discover apex predators...
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What do a cape buffalo, a king cobra, and a puffer fish have in common? They're all deadly!
Deadliest! showcases some of the planet's most threatening creatures. Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing...
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full-color cut-paper illustrations. Earth will focus on the fascinating ins-and-outs of earth science.
Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home, Earth.
Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of our planet through astonishing...
7) Insects
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From master of nonfiction Steve Jenkins comes the By the Numbers series-accessible readers packed with fascinating infographics and full-color cut-paper art. Insects focuses on the creepy-crawly world of bugs.
Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the sometimes gross and absolutely always fascinating world of insects. With astounding numbers, facts, and figures, discover some of the most astonishing aspects of the animals...
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What happens around in the world in twenty-four hours? Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins shares tons of amazing facts, figures, and stunning infographs in this early reader perfect for curious kids.
In this latest stunning, informative reader in Steve Jenkins' By the Numbers series, explore what happens around the world with humans, animals, and even microorganisms in just twenty-four hours. From how much humans eat and how far migrating...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Trickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins is here to show you what earned them their reputation.
Steve's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses...
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins is back with more Extreme Animals, perfect for young readers looking for accessible nonfiction chock full of incredible art. Speediest! will focus on the fastest members of the animal kingdom.
Through illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures, readers will see how big each animal is compared to humans, where it lives on the globe, and just how quickly it can move!
With his signature art style, Steve Jenkins'...
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins is back with more Extreme Animals, perfect for young readers looking for accessible nonfiction chock full of incredible art. Stinkiest! will focus on the smelliest members of the animal kingdom.
Through illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures, readers will see how big each animal is compared to humans, where it lives on the globe, and just how putrid it can be!
With his signature art style, Steve Jenkins'...
12) Just a Second
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What can happen in just a second,
a minute, or an hour?
How can we measure time?
The flap of a vulture's wing.
A crocodile's heartbeat.
The weight of a baby blue whale.
The life of a mayfly.
These increments of time may sound a bit strange, but they are all fascinating ways in which we can think about time.
But what exactly is time? In Just a Second, the award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins brings forth unique ways to think about...
13) Dinosaurs
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers, chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full color cut-paper illustrations. Dinosaurs will explore the world of these extinct giants, still living large in our imaginations today.
Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the giants that roamed the earth millions of years ago, but that still captivate their imaginations:...
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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By the Numbers infographic readers, accessible nonfiction packed with full-color cut-paper illustrations from Caldecott honor—winning Steve Jenkins. Solar Systems focuses on ever-astonishing outer space.
Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the unfathomably huge and fascinating topic of solar systems. Explore the galaxy that surrounds our planet through astounding numbers, facts, and figures.
With Steve Jenkins's signature...
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Unlikely pig owners Steve and Derek got a whole lot more than they bargained for when the designer micro piglet they adopted turned out to be a full-sized 600-pound sow! This funny, inspirational story shows how families really do come in all shapes and sizes.
In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner Derek wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable...
16) Life on Earth
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth. Many millions more lived here in the past. Where did they all come from? Why have some become extinct and others lived on? In this remarkable book for children, Steve Jenkins explores the fascinating history of life on earth and the awe-inspiring story of evolution, Charles Darwin’s great contribution to modern science.
17) Actual size
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.
18) Move!
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Vivid illustrations and playful text introduce a variety of animals that swing, walk, dive, swim, leap, slither, climb, fly, run, dance, float, slide, and waddle. Includes facts on each animal at the back of the book.
19) Living color
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
20) Dogs and Cats
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Two related works, one about dogs with some comparisons to cats and one about cats with some comparisons to dogs.