{"product_id":"at-the-edge-curious-creatures-of-planet-earth-isbn-9781536235258","title":"At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003ePoet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider’s dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn’t please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott’s poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world’s oddest animals. Brought to life in striking illustrations by collage artist Clover Robin, this roundup of unique creatures will delight animal lovers of all stripes.A lively and inventive collection celebrating unusual animals from across the globe. . . . Librarians and educators will find this section particularly useful for introducing research, inquiry, and animal science units. A delightful, curious, and engaging collection; if there is only one poetry book to add this year, this is it.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light and breezy, around-the-world look at an array of unusual species.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cb\u003eDavid Elliott \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of many books for children, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling \u003ci\u003eAnd Here’s to You!\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e In the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, all illustrated by Holly Meade;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand more recently \u003ci\u003eAt the Poles\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClover Robin\u003c\/b\u003e is a collage artist and the illustrator of several picture books for children, including \u003ci\u003eFirsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e by Leda Schubert. She lives in Devon, England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232939323621,"sku":"NP9781536235258","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536235258.jpg?v=1767721908","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/at-the-edge-curious-creatures-of-planet-earth-isbn-9781536235258","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}