This book is far from skinny its the definitive nonfiction title about human and animal bones, delivered with inyourface accuracy and intrig. In this visually driven volume, kids come facetoface with some headtotoe boney comparisons. Browse books by steve jenkins what do you do with a tail like this. Robin page lives in boulder, colorado, with her husband and collaborator, steve jenkins, where they run a graphic design studio. Bones by steve jenkins is an informational text that discusses bones of many different animals and their similarities or differences. Who am i an animal guessing game by robin page, steve. Skeletons and how they work by steve jenkins books for kids to read.
Skeletons and how they work by steve jenkins alachua. Nov 18, 20 taking the genre of the nonfiction survey book to a whole new level, steve jenkinss latest offering, the animal book, is a not to be missed classroom resource. Steve jenkinss most popular book is what do you do with a tail like this. Skeletons and how they work has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Skeletons and how they work is a great informational book about bones, and how they work. In this artistic and educational book about bones, caldecott honor award winner steve jenkins creates vivid images by crafting bones and skeletons from cut paper collage and mounting them on vibrant solid color backgrounds. For those students who are really interested in insects, it is a treasure, just like the others.
Isbn 9780618507641 9780618507641 hardcover, hmh books for young readers, 2005. Aug 01, 2010 steve jenkins is the creator of many acclaimed books for children. Books by steve jenkins author of what do you do with a. Caldecott honor winner steve jenkins presents a fascinating look at the. Jenkins also indicates when skeletons are shown in actual size or gives us the scale if they are shown larger or smaller, making this useful for mathematical connections to. Bones by steve jenkins bullitt county public library. Steve jenkins introduces the bones of the human skeleton, tells how they work, and compares them to the bones and skeletons of several different animals. Bones by steve jenkins overdrive rakuten overdrive. This book is far from skinny its the definitive nonfiction title about human and animal bones, delivered with inyourface accuracy and intrigue. Skeletons and how they work ebook by steve jenkins. In the book bones, jenkins does a great job of incorporating intriguing visuals to help readers understand important concepts about the skeletons of humans as well as many other animals. I recently listened to melissa stewart talking about this book with matthew winner on an all the wonders podcast.
Bigkidsmallcity is the goto blog for things to do in houston with kids. Jenkins collage art in bones is both engaging and playful. Oct 29, 2014 this entry was posted in nonfiction, nonfiction picture book wednesday and tagged great read alouds, nfpb2014, nonfiction, robin page, steve jenkins by carriegelson. Skeletons and how they work by steve jenkins books for kids to read its felicia. Steve jenkins has 95 books on goodreads with 56758 ratings.
Oct 15, 2015 my students love learning about bones. Steve jenkins really makes the skeletal system fun in this text. Children will learn about the importance of bones, their function, and how they repair themselves. Then students use detailed bone images in reference books and online to label plastic skeletons. In this offering from caldecott winner steve jenkins, children of all ages can see indepth the bones of both human and various animal skeletons. Skeletons and how they work by jenkins, steve isbn. Skeletons and how they work kindle edition by jenkins, steve, jenkins, steve. In my books, i try to present straightforward information in a context that. Finding a science book that can capture the attention of toddlers to adults is a feat, but jenkins book masters this completely.
Steve jenkins has written and illustrated many picture books for young readers, including what do you do with a tail like this his books have been called inventive, masterful, compelling, and accessible. Cream collage skeletons on boldly colored solid pages are attention grabbers and jenkins uses fold out double spreads to great effect in illustrating some spectacular full skeletons. Offering endless possibilities as a mentor text for the ever popular animal report as well as endless hours of enjoyment as browsing material, this compendium features over 300 animals, the exotic and the everyday. Isbn 9780545046510 plot summary steve jenkins introduces the bones of the human skeleton, tells how they work, and compares them to the bones and skeletons of several different animals. It is upbeat and dedicated to making our big city feel small. This book explores the differences between human and animal bones, many of them shown at actual size.
Caldecot honor winner, steve jenkins has written and illustrated thirty childrens picture books. Bones is fun book, full of interesting facts and complete with wonderful illustrations aimed at younger children that will engage older readers as well. Like subscribe and ill give you a pink fidget spinner cows dont forget to like and comment. Caldecott honor winner steve jenkins presents a fascinating look at the bones of the human body as compared to the bones. Steve jenkins makes us simultaneously marvel at the form and function of various bones and skeletons as well as his own technical skill as an artist. Books by steve jenkins author of what do you do with a tail. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Steve jenkins a guide to human and animal skeletons provides informative comparisons while sharing such facts as the number of bones in the human body and the ways that skeletal structures work. Skeletons and how they work by steve jenkins books. Bones by stephan krensky is a step into reading step 2 childrens book about the human anatomy.
He is the recipient of a caldecott honor award, a new york times ten best illustrated citation, and a boston globehorn book award for nonfiction. Feb 12, 2015 bones by steve jenkins is an amazing childrens book that teaches all about skeletons. Created by nonfiction royalty, this book is a winner. A great introduction to science for the little ones. Steve jenkins employs his trademark paper collage illustrations to explain how bones protect, support, and enable movement for all vertebrates. Here youll find the differences between a mans hand and that of a spider monkey. It also compares and contrasts human bones to animal bones. Steve jenkins, an awardwinning illustrator and author of childrens books, is known for his ability to imbue his artwork with his fascination with the natural world. In this visually driven volume, kids come facetoface with some headtotoe boney. See all books authored by steve jenkins, including what do you do with a tail like this. Caldecott honor award winning author, steve jenkins, offers a new picturebook with large pullout pages bringing a sense of fun to. This is another fantastic piece of nonfiction by steve jenkins. Bones by steve jenkins is a childrens book about bones. I purchase detailed skeleton garlands from the dollar store.
As he noted in his acceptance speech for the prestigious boston globehorn book award for nonfiction. Fold out pages and large illustrations fill the pages of this welldone nonfiction book for all. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and. In this visually driven volume, kids come facetoface with some headtotoe boney comparisons, many of them shown at actual size. We use bones by steve jenkins to learn about bones in our bodies, and bones in animal bodies.
Short paragraphs of large print text explain the basic functions of bones. I love the beetle book, learned so much about them myself when i read it. Here, readers learn what bones are made of, broken bones, bones in comparison to architecture, bone trivia, etc bones. This book is far from skinny its the definitive nonfiction title about human and animal bones, delivered with in. See more ideas about steve jenkins, author studies and nonfiction. This book also features detailed pictures that are drawn to scale in relation to each other. Bones by steve jenkins steve jenkins, author studies, childrens. Steve jenkins book summary the beetle book is another gem in steve jenkinss collection of breathtakingly illustrated books about the amazing quirks and curiosities of the natural world. Jan 25, 2018 like subscribe and ill give you a pink fidget spinner cows dont forget to like and comment. The author, steve jenkins dives into the intriguing topic of bones, and the purpose they serve to humans and animals. Caldecott honor winner steve jenkins presents a fascinating look at the bones of the human body as compared to the bones of animals, and shows them off. Steve jenkins books list of books by author steve jenkins. My father, who would become a physics professor and astronomer and recently my coauthor on a book about the solar system, was in the military and, later, working on science degrees at several.
Jenkinss intricate and vivid cutpaper collages draw even nonbug lovers into the beetle world, and readers will also learn about how a quarter of. Mar 09, 2016 bones by stephan krensky is a step into reading step 2 childrens book about the human anatomy. Taking the genre of the nonfiction survey book to a whole new level, steve jenkinss latest offering, the animal book, is a not to be missed classroom resource. My father, who would become a physics professor and astronomer and recently my coauthor on a book about the solar system, was in the military and, later, working on science degrees at several different universities. And many other cool things you might have wondered. Author of the beetle book i reached out to steve for an interview because my youngest son, sam, is obsessed with bones. Reading the book bones by steve jenkins story time youtube. The beginning of the book is devoted to explaining that bones are alive and growing in your body as well as in animals bodies while providing support and. Witness the delicate, precise rendering of a pythons 200 ribs. However, after he had been in america decades, he suddenly started purchasing racehorses for large amounts of cash, including a young stallion nicknamed huesos, or bones, for his gawky build. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.