Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics

Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics

Steve Jenkins, Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
$18.89
Publication Date: November 1st, 2016
Publisher:
Clarion Books
ISBN:
9780544630925
Pages:
48
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Description

How many species are there across the globe?  
How much do all of the insects in the world collectively weigh? 
How far can animals travel? 
 
     Steve Jenkins answers these questions and many more with numbers, images, innovation, and authoritative science in his latest work of illustrated nonfiction. Jenkins layers his signature cut-paper illustrations alongside computer graphics and a text that is teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate zoological information ready for readers to easily devour. The level of scientific research paired with Jenkins’ creativity and accessible infographics is unmatched and sure to wow fans old and new.

About the Author

Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative.



Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative.

Praise for Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics

Amazon Best Children’s Books of the Year: NonFiction  Book Links’ Lasting Connections 2016  Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2016  Raleigh News & Observer   * "...An eminently browsable overview with all the clickbait appeal of websites and paperbacks with redeployed content but with some thoughtful implications about animals... Animal-loving kids, sensationalism-loving kids, and facts-loving kids will be surprised to find common ground here." —Bulletin   * "Compelling visual presentation makes the information accessible and exciting. Highly recommended for all science collections." —School Library Journal, STARRED review * "The intriguing and engaging format of this title is stimulating on a variety of levels, and the approach should appeal to a wide range of students, especially visual learners, something for which educators will be grateful. A brilliantly executed take on a perennially high-interest topic." —Booklist, STARRED review   * "A special treat for all who love animal statistics." —Kirkus, STARRED review   "Steve Jenkins’s work... is characterized by exquisite cut- and torn-paper collages, a particular affinity for zoology, a plethora of pithy facts and trivia, and an elegant design aesthetic that allows readers to navigate information-heavy pages without becoming confused or disoriented." —Horn Book —