{"product_id":"stripes-of-all-types-isbn-9781561456956","title":"Stripes of All Types","description":"\u003cb\u003eA patterned parade of animals comes to life!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What kinds of animals have stripes and why do they have them?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e With engaging rhymes and bright, bold images, award-winning   author-illustrator Susan Stockdale introduces readers to a range of striped   animals, familiar and exotic, and some of the benefits of their patterns. In   addition to providing beauty and inspiration, stripes can help a creature   communicate with and recognize fellow members of its species, provide   camouflage for hunting or hiding, or confuse or scare off predators. From the   tiger to the Malaysia tapir, the ring-tailed lemur to the zebra, these   stunning striped creatures will delight and fascinate budding   naturalists.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This entrancing companion to \u003ci\u003eSpectacular Spots\u003c\/i\u003e features energetic rhyming text and beautifully detailed   paintings that pop off the page. An afterword tells a little bit more about   each animal and where it lives, and readers can test their knowledge of   animal stripes with a fun matching game at the end.\"Stockdale pairs precise acrylic illustrations with equally tidy verse to depict 19 striped animals. . . Appended pages discuss the ways stripes benefit each creature and also provide a guessing game for readers to match stripes with their respective animals.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely, interactive exploration of stripes and a good introduction to some new animals.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This engaging introduction to patterns in nature is a visual delight.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSusan Stockdale began her art career as a textile designer for the apparel industry, providing her an opportunity to express her love of pattern and color. Today, pattern and color remain central to her work as the author and illustrator of critically acclaimed picture books that celebrate nature. Her books have won a variety of awards including the ALSC Notable Children's Book, NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12, and the Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year. Susan lives in Maryland with her husband and is a popular speaker at schools and conferences.","brand":"Peachtree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300671475941,"sku":"NP9781561456956","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781561456956.jpg?v=1742920967","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/stripes-of-all-types-isbn-9781561456956","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}