Superlative Birds

Get to know all about the best and brightest--and smelliest!--birds in Leslie Bulion's award-winning collection of avian science poetry. You won't even need binoculars!

Ever wonder which bird has the loudest voice? Which one builds the biggest nest or has the most feathers? Get to know all about the best and brightest―and smelliest!―denizens of the bird world with this collection of nonfiction science verses.

Award-winning science poetry author Leslie Bulion dedicates a variety of verse to these impressive birds and includes a science glossary, notes on poetic forms, and resources for more information in the back of the book.

Witty drawings by Robert Meganck add another layer of fun to this humorous and informative gallery of the world's most accomplished birds. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, including units on animals, birds, nature, and poetry.

Author: Leslie Bulion
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Published: 03/05/2019
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.80h x 8.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781561459513
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508521 / Superlative Birds


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2019 pg. 83
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2019 - Book Of Special Distinction
Booklist 03/01/2019 pg. 43
School Library Journal 04/01/2019 pg. 100

About the Author
Bulion, Leslie: - Leslie Bulion has graduate degrees in oceanography and social work. She has written parenting and education articles and is the author of several children's books.Meganck, Robert: - Designer and illustrator Robert Meganck is Professor of illustration, graphic design, digital imaging, and color theory at Virginia Commonwealth University. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has received over 300 regional, national, and international awards for illustration and graphic design work, and been recognized for excellence by such organizations as The Society of Illustrators New York and The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles.