The Upside-Down Book of Sloths
喜歡倒掛的樹懶
內容介紹
★此書內頁圖檔費350美元，封面250美元。
★此書作者特別錄製了book trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc9jGlo_SlI
★此書寓教於樂還附教師指南(Teacher Guide)，可以讓老師在教課時和學生互動，比方說老師可以請學生舉例和樹懶一樣行動緩慢的動物(像無尾熊)，或是會倒掛的動物(如蝙蝠)。
緩慢、瞌睡——而且非常可愛。這本既有趣又富有資訊的繪本追溯了世界上最受喜愛的動物之一的迷人歷史。
許多人認為樹懶很可愛，而有些人則覺得牠們非常奇怪。在《喜歡倒掛的樹懶》繪本中，伊麗莎白·施里夫揭示了樹懶鮮為人知的進化史以及牠們如何成為今天受人喜愛且獨特的生物。她將現存的六個樹懶現代物種，例如侏儒樹懶、棕喉樹懶和三趾樹懶，與牠們的史前對應物進行對比，如堅韌的海洋樹懶Thalassocnus、具有裝甲般皮膚並以腳側行走的Paramylodon，以及重達8000磅的巨型地懶Megatherium。她甚至揭示了現代樹懶如何適應倒掛生活、如何學會游泳，甚至如何排便！
《喜歡倒掛的樹懶》不但具有教育性質也充滿了娛樂性，提供了一個深入探索樹懶、牠們的進化以及牠們與地球自然歷史的關聯。
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作者介紹
伊麗莎白·施里夫 (Elizabeth Shreeve)喜歡幫小小讀者寫書介紹地球上的生物。她與家人住在北加州。
伊莎貝拉·格羅特 (Isabella Grott) 在義大利羅韋雷托(Rovereto, Italy. )長大。她曾在佛羅倫斯的Nemo數位藝術學院( Nemo Academy of Digital Arts)學習，現居於該地。
書評
“An engaging introduction to an animal family that’s found its niche in the slow lane…Fetching and informative.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An engaging and informative inquiry into the world of sloths, past and present. Recommended.”—School Library Journal
“KIDS LOVE SLOTHS! Filled with delightful illustrations, kid-friendly facts, and NGSS-aligned information, this book is a must-have addition to any classroom or school library.” — Megan H, Teacher Librarian, California
“A fast-paced journey through the 50-million-year history of one of Earth’s slowest, most delightfully weird creatures. Take time to enjoy this wonderful book, full of beautiful illustrations and fascinating factoids.” —Dr. Emily Lindsey, Associate Curator, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
“If you are not a sloth fan, this delightful book will make you one. If you are already a sloth fan, you might learn things you would not have thought possible!” —Dr. Heidi A. Lennstrom, K-12 educator and STEM mentor, Westside School
“The Upside-Down Book of Sloths has everything right-side-up for both kids and adults. Scientifically accurate text, a joy to read and read again, and remarkable art to enjoy and enjoy again.” —Dr. Donald K. Grayson, Author of Giant Sloths and Sabertooth Cats
“I’m in love with this book! It is both beautiful and accurate, revealing the wonderful world of sloths in ways that will encourage children to learn more. I look forward to recommending it to sloth lovers and everyone I know!” —Dr. Mariella Superina, Chair, IUCN/SSC Anteater, Sloth and Armadillo Specialist Group
“A complete delight!”—Dr. Richard Farina, Universidad de la República, Uruguay
Publicity highlights:
- A Junior Library Guild Selection
- Erin Dealey, Book Birthday!
- Archimedes Notebook with book review also posted on:
- Perfect Picture Book Friday (Sept 8)
- Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept 11)
- Mary Boone’s Six Questions With Kidlit Creators
- Beth Anderson, “Especially for Educators” Series
- Maria Marshall (group interview with nonfiction writers)
- Coming on January 10: Patricia Newman’s LitLinks Blog, “Sharing the natural connection between STEM & Language Arts.”
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