What could be better than a Jim Arnosky gatefold book? How about THREE Jim Arnosky gatefold books all together in one hardcover – with every spectacular gatefold intact? From slithering snakes to soaring birds of prey, and many other fascinating animals along the way, Jim Arnosky's Wild World gives nature-loving kids a life-size view of hundreds of creatures.
Jim Arnosky's Wild World includes: Wild Tracks, Slither and Crawl, and Thunder Birds.
Jim Arnosky has written and illustrated more than 100 books and been honored for his contribution to children's literature. He received the first lifetime achievement award for Excellence in Science Illustration from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for nonfiction. Many of his books are ALA Notable Books, and he has collected numerous starred reviews. Jim lives in South Ryegate, VT, but travels all over the US for school and library visits.
Wild Tracks:
"This is a splendid example of Arnosky's skill at making natural history come alive for young readers."
– Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Slither and Crawl:
"Arnosky's painterly eye and personal observations match handsomely in this face-to-face experience [...] Neat foldouts [...] add an interactive touch to the artist's outstanding acrylics. [A] handsome, informative book [...] "
– School Library Journal (starred review)
Thunder Birds:
"Elegant in format and artwork, this book will not accompany young birders into the field, but will be a rich resource for remembering special sightings, and inspire them to keep their eyes on the sky."
– School Library Journal (starred review)