Beaks! by Sneed B. Collard, III - ISBN: 9781570913884
Paperback
Every beak is special in the way it helps a bird gather food, build a home, and more. Striking three-dimensional art displays the unique features of each beak and brings the birds to life. Readers can test their knowledge by taking the “beakability” quiz at the end of the book. Full color.

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  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    1 January 2014

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Summary

Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive. From the twisted beak of a crossbill to the color changing bill of a seagull, readers will learn fun facts about how beaks are designed and used as tools by birds of all shapes and sizes. Bright, bold cut-paper illustrations create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural environments with their beaks in action. Back matter includes a comprehensive quiz, a bibliog…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781570913884
ISBN-10:1570913889
Author:Sneed B. Collard, III, Robin Brickman, Sneed B. Collard
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:1 January 2014
Weight:193g
Dimensions:279mm x 216mm x 4mm
About The Author

Sneed B. Collard, III

Sneed B. Collard III has been a biologist and a computer scientist. He’s put his knowledge and experience to use by writing more than thirty children’s books, including MANY BIOMES, ONE EARTH; BEAKS; and TEETH. He began writing after graduating with honors in marine biology from the University of California at Berkeley. After earning his master’s in scientific instrumentation at the University of California at Santa Barbara, he continued to hone his craft while serving as a computer consultant for biologists. He lives in Missoula, Montana.

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