{"product_id":"at-the-poles-isbn-9781536205992","title":"At the Poles","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe author of \u003ci\u003eAt the Pond \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIn the Woods \u003c\/i\u003etakes readers to the most remote regions of our planet in this beautifully illustrated poetic ode to the creatures that inhabit the North and South poles. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stark, cold landscapes of Earth’s poles may seem inhospitable, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the tiny, fascinating tardigrade to the mysterious giant squid, from the fleet-footed Arctic hare to the majestic polar bear. Perfectly adapted for the climes they call home, these animals defy logic and invite awe. \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author David Elliott turns his eye—and his pen—to the Arctic and Antarctic with lively poems filled with humor, admiration, and love, while illustrator Ellen Rooney’s vivid multimedia art brings touches of warmth and beauty to the austere landscapes of the poles. Complete with notes on each animal in the back matter, \u003ci\u003eAt the Poles \u003c\/i\u003espeaks to the preciousness of life\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eat the ends of the Earth.That paragon of poetic pith Elliot (\u003ci\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, rev. 3\/20; and others) returns with another winning entry. . . . Many of the fifteen brief poems use direct address, the better to connect creature with readers. . .  Rooney’s eye-catching portraits—created using printmaking ink, gouache, crayon, and digital and traditional collage techniques—vary to match the tone of each poem, from lighthearted and humorous to majestic and haunting (see her shivery Greenland shark).\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe confident metrics and wordplay that mark Elliott’s previous sets of wildlife-themed poems is on bright display here. . . Respect and appreciation for the natural world shine brightly throughout this seamless mix of words and pictures. A pleaser for animal and nature lovers.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe icy, snowy environs of Earth’s two poles are host to a bounty of intriguing animals, especially to young nature lovers, and here Elliott offers up a variety of poems that highlight the diversity of those creatures. . .  Each poem is accompanied by a full-page spread foregrounding the animal, and the multi-media art infuses scenes with energy and movement.\u003cbr\u003e—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\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 as well as \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e In the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e On the Wing\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e In the Past\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e In the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAt the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBaabwaa and Wooliam\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Melissa Sweet; \u003ci\u003eNobody’s Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sam Zuppardi; and \u003ci\u003eThe Two Tims\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Rooney \u003c\/b\u003eis an artist and the illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eDusk Explorers\u003c\/i\u003e, by Lindsay Leslie, which received a Crystal Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and \u003ci\u003eGrandmother School \u003c\/i\u003eby Rita Singh, which won the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize in Canada. Originally from Massachusetts, Ellen Rooney now lives in British Columbia, Canada.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301653893349,"sku":"NP9781536205992","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536205992.jpg?v=1767721915","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/at-the-poles-isbn-9781536205992","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}