{"product_id":"leaf-litter-critters-hardcover","title":"Leaf Litter Critters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeslie Bulion\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Meganck\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a poetic tour through the duff and get the dirt on the tiny, fascinating critters that live there.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor all the kids who can't resist turning over a rock, science poetry maven Leslie Bulion presents nineteen lively ecological poems in a variety of verse forms about the \"brown food web\" and the creatures that live there--from bacteria and rove beetles to mushrooms and millipedes, and all of the other busy recyclers in between. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrator Robert Meganck adds to the fun with humorous and vivid, yet scientifically detailed, artwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScience notes run throughout for added context, and thorough back matter includes a glossary, poetry notes, hands-on investigations, and other resources for cross-curricular learning.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeslie Bulion has graduate degrees in oceanography and social work. She has written parenting and education articles and is the author of several children's science-related poetry books and novels. When she's not writing, she enjoys exploring nature with her binoculars, hand lens, and camera; collecting specimens to examine under her microscope; or going SCUBA diving and or kayaking. Leslie lives in Connecticut. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesigner and illustrator Robert Meganck, retired professor of illustration, graphic design, digital imaging, and color theory at Virginia Commonwealth University, received a BFA degree from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, and an MFA degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He has received over 300 awards for illustration and graphic design work, and been recognized for excellence by such organizations as The Society of Illustrators New York and The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771572912416,"sku":"9781561459506","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/276a5a0d611dc2ab513040e8a26595fd.webp?v=1780388722","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/leaf-litter-critters-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}