About this item
In this poetic exploration of the five vertebrate classifications—mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish—animals come to life in lush color. Elephants to pygmy wrasses, vertebrates are grouped by classes.Each class gets the spotlight in breathtaking digital woodcut art accompanied by rhythmic, kid-friendly poetry. With a focus on trademark characteristics, such as birds' beaks or the scales of fish, the book explains the differences between the five classes. Back matter includes an index and a glossary of scientific terms, as well as a table with information and examples from each classification for cross-referencing.
About the Author
Michelle Lord grew up in Carson City, Nevada, the oldest of three sisters. Ever since she could talk, she never stopped asking questions. These questions led to a passion for reading, research, and writing. To this day--to her family's dismay--she still interrupts movies, musicals, and conversations with Who? How? What? Where? When? Why? When she was hospitalized as a child, books were her greatest comfort, especially FROG AND TOAD TOGETHER, ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, and THE LORAX. And she'll always adore how Frances sang about her love of jam in BREAD AND JAM FOR FRANCES.Michelle Lord now lives with her family in Texas. Most days she's tapping away on her laptop with three elderly dogs underfoot or reading stacks of picture books and marveling at the illustrations.Her book ANIMAL SCHOOL: WHAT CLASS ARE YOU? received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. A SONG FOR CAMBODIA is a Society of School Librarians International Honor Book.
