Loon Chase Contributor(s): Diehl, Jean Heilprin (Author), Freeman, Kathryn (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0976494388 ISBN-13: 9780976494386 Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2006 Annotation: "Loon Chase" shares the moment of wonder when a young boy's peaceful canoe ride turns frantic as he discovers that his domesticated dog still has powerful instincts similar to animals in the wild. It is also about the surprising outcome of the encounter between the dog and a loon protecting chicks; the bigger animal doesn't necessarily prevail. Kathryn Freeman's pastel illustrations evoke feelings of being on the lake and the "For Creative Minds" section has teaching trivia, crafts and games related to loons, their migration patterns and efforts to protect this species. Written by Jean Heilprin Diehl, Illustrated by Kathryn Freeman. Ages 6-10. |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey: E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
LCCN: 2005931000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age Level: 5-8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lexile Measure: 670(Not Available) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 8.74" W x 10.32" L (0.94 lbs) 32 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Citations: School Library Journal 04/01/2006 pg. 99 Foreword 09/01/2006 pg. 58 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 298 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quiz #: 107022 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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Publisher Description: When a boy and his mother take their dog Miles on a peaceful canoe ride, they find themselves frantically racing to save a mother loon and her family Join them and watch the surprising outcome of Miles' encounter with the loons. Then witness the boy's moment of wonder when he meets the loon. The -For Creative Minds- section includes loon fun facts, information about loons in Native American Culture, a -Maker a Loon Mask- craft, and a -Map It, - -Math It, - -Measure It- section. Encourages children to care for animals. |
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