Wings

by Sneed B. Collard III, Robin Brickman (Illustrator)

Take flight!

Simple text explains the versatility of bird, insect, and mammal wings. Detailed paragraphs spotlight particular animals and discuss how the animals' wings help them to survive. Intricate, cut-paper illustrations capture the delicate beauty of each type of wing.

Includes a glossary and additional resouces.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Picture Books, Animals, Birds

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Sneed B. Collard III (see also "Sneed B. Collard") is a biologist, world traveler, speaker, and author of almost one hundred books for young people, including the 2024 Orbis Pictus Award winner, Border Crossings (Charlesbridge Publishing). His other recent science titles include Fire Birds; Hopping Ahead of Climate Change; Little Killers; Waiting for a Warbler; Beaver & Otter Get Along . . . Sort of; and the upcoming picture book, Like No Other. Collard holds science degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and U.C. Santa Barbara. He lives in Montana.

Reviews

[A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wonder how long it took Robi Brickman, the illustrator; to finish this book. Every page is a piece of art that is delightful to the eye

the text is interesting as well...I thought that winds are just for flying...from this book I learned that some birds attract their mates with their wings while some bats use them to catch moths... and penguins use them to chase their prey

fun to read; rewarding to own

[Ruth Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be treasured for the amazing and intricate collage illustrations alone, but the text is great too. It can be read at two levels. The larger print on each page tells a story by itself and might be read alone to younger children. Those readers who want more details, should read the paragraphs. They are sure to gain new insights about the animals, birds, and insects that fly. A definite feast for the eyes and information for the budding biologist or flight engineer.

[Jessica Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this is a very well written informational book for children. It has a glossary of terms that kids might not know. It is written in such a way that makes it fun to learn about wings and the animals that have them. The illustrations are realistic but not serious. This will make it more interesting to the younger kids.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book of all things with wings was very nicely done. There was a simple lyrical text of headings about various winged animals and went into particular detail about animals that could be described by a particular phrase on each particular page.

[Zonia · Rating 3 out of 5]

all kinds of interesting facts about all things with wings. Resources and a glossary included in the book.

[Ellie Dietzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

great informational book. goes into great detail about many different types of wings. great pictures. children will love it.