Gone Again Ptarmigan

A Year in the Far NorthA rainbow of northern lights sparkles in the crisp, cool air. A swirling blizzard coats the ground with snow, and a hungry wolf is on the prowl. Snow-white birds called willow ptarmigan nestle into the drifts -- and disappear.The autumn sun sets and catches whole mountain ranges afire with light. A fox roams the woods looking for prey. The same birds exchange white feathers for brown and vanish amid rocks and grass.In this cold northern world, danger stalks the woods and flies the skies. Wolves, bears, foxes, and owls are on the lookout. But the ptarmigan is safe. It can hide in plain view with its seasonal camouflage, its feathers that change with the landscape.Exquisite art from Jon Van Zyle and lyrical text from Jonathan London showcase the willow ptarmigan, the state bird of Alaska. Through the telling of this bird's story, they bring the whole world around the Arctic Circle magically alive.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Jonathan London is a poet and the author of many picture books, including the Froggy series. He lives in Graton, California. Jon Van Zyle is a painter who has illustrated dozens of books and is the official artist of the Iditarod. He lives near Eagle River, Alaska.

Zusammenfassung

Every winter, willow ptarmigan birds put on new feathery coats, softly white and perfect for hiding in snow. Following the course of a year, this book helps readers learn how the birds change their plumage, forage, and evade predators, crossing paths with many of the other creatures sharing their land.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Jonathan London
• Mitarbeit: Jon Van Zyle (Illustration)
• Verlag: Univ Of Alaska Pr
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 12 Jahre
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9781602232044
• ISBN: 978-1-60223-204-4
• Seiten: 32
• Abmessung: 220 mm x 271 mm x 7 mm
• Gewicht: 156 g
• Serien: Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith; mersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith
• Themen: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Sachbücher / Sachbilderbücher > Tiere, Pflanzen, Natur, Umwelt; Ratgeber > Natur