| The Magnificent Migration: On Safari with Africa's Last Great Herds Contributor(s): Montgomery, Sy (Author), Wood, Roger (Illustrator), Wood, Logan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0544761138 ISBN-13: 9780544761131 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Dewey: 591.568 |
| LCCN: 2018034806 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.8" W x 10.8" (1.85 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - East Africa - Topical - Girl's Interest - Topical - Boy's Interest - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sibert medalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on the planet earth--that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti--to explore the mystery and wonder of migration in a sweeping story sure to leave its mark. With full color photography. Sibert medalist Sy Montgomery takes readers on a staggering, emotional journey alongside the greatest land migration on earth--that of the wildebeest across the Serengeti--to provide a you-are-there account of one of nature's most fascinating occurrences. Montgomery explores the wonder of migration, asking questions like, how do migration patterns sculpt the environment? Why do animals migrate? And how do they know where to go? With lyrical prose, abundant facts, and the inclusion of other species who undertake remarkable migrations, Montgomery makes a journey of thousands of miles fly by--but not without leaving its mark. Full color photography. |
Contributor Bio(s): Montgomery, Sy: - In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber. Website: symontgomery.com Twitter: @SyTheAuthor. |