Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider
Written and illustrated by Jessica Lanan
Edition
Written and illustrated by Jessica Lanan
Hardcover edition
Publisher Macmillan Imprint Roaring Brook ISBN9781250810366
Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider
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9781250810366J
From the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Packagecomes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider—meticulously researched and utterly charming.
What if you were small as a bean,
and could walk on the walls and ceiling,
sense vibrations through your elbows,
and jump five times your body length?
That is Jumper's world.
This beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the tiny, secret world of backyard jumping spiders, with robust back matter sure to delight young readers and educators alike. Perfect for fans of Katherine Roy, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohman, and Jason Chin.
What if you were small as a bean,
and could walk on the walls and ceiling,
sense vibrations through your elbows,
and jump five times your body length?
That is Jumper's world.
This beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the tiny, secret world of backyard jumping spiders, with robust back matter sure to delight young readers and educators alike. Perfect for fans of Katherine Roy, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohman, and Jason Chin.
Gatefold. “How Does Jumper Do It?” More information about jumping spiders. Glossary. Author’s note. Finding and identifying spiders. Resources. Full-color illustrations were created using ink, watercolor, and gouache.
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Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus (Grades K-2)
Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus
Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus (Grades K-2)
For Grades K-2
Great nonfiction is in high demand, so we've added 14 more fantastic selections to our NEK Category. Children will gain valuable knowledge of history, science, and more with these selections.
14 books per Year
$297.36 per Year
Interests
Animals, Beginning Readers, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Science/STEAM, Storytime/Read Alouds
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