Jim Arnosky

Description: If you are in 3rd – 6th Grade, please join us for a great discussion about one or both of the following Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees for 2012 - 2013. This month: Thunder Birds: Nature’s Flying Predators by Jim Arnosky, and Clever Jack Takes the Cake by Candace Fleming. One lucky participant will receive a prize.

Location: Auditorium
Contact: Aimee VanHeyst
Contact Number: 214 670-6333
Presenter: Aimee
Age Group(s): Family, Elementary School Age
End Time: 2:30 PM (MDGentleReader)… (more)

Jim Arnosky reads from Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators.

Acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky helps birds and imaginations take glorious flight in this breathtaking nonfiction picture book with six giant gatefolds. Arnosky will draw out kids' inner explorer as he explains why there are no feathers on a vulture's head, which bird is the deep-diving champ, what makes an owls's wings perfectly silent in flight, and much more. Readers can use this gorgeously illustrated book to bring the wilderness right into their rooms-or as a guide on their next expedition. Jim Arnosky, a renowned naturalist, is the author and illustrator of many books for children about animals and nature, including the popular Crinkleroot books. He lives in South Ryegate, Vermont. This event is presented in partnership with the NH Audubon Society, and a portion of book sales will go to aid them in their efforts. ...Watch out--they'll be coming with a LIVE BIRD! (bookconscious)… (more)