This book gives many facts and uses many detailed pictures to help understand. This book teaches people about horse life and the stages that they go through. Gail gibbons books, author biography, and reading level. Gail gibbonss most popular book is from seed to plant. By 1978, gibbons had published 5 childrens books, including things to make and do for halloween and salvador and mister sam. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young reader. Gail gibbons books list of books by author gail gibbons. This book is spilling with educational facts without the overwhelming boredom of most blatant educational text. This book study can easily be paired with other books both fiction and nonfiction, articles, and videos about the moon. This primary book for young children introduces the moon with fullcolor illustrations and basic information.
This reproducible is part of explore the world of science. Gail went to college at the university of illinois, where she studied graphic design. Gibbons briefly describes and illustrates both kinds, then presents the lifecycle of the familiar mallard dabbling duck in greater detail. Winner of the 2010 regina award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for. Please listen to this read aloud for the reading lesson on march 27, 2020. Childrens book author and illustrator, gail gibbons, keeps you up to date on recent books, as well as archiving previous titles. An uptodate, clear and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from the the awardwinning author of science books for children. Called a master of picture book nonfiction by ala booklist, ms. She received a degree in graphic design from the university of illinois.
She explains the different ways of migration, the return to build nests, lay and incubate eggs, and hatch ducklings, which then grow to repeat the cycle. Gail gibbons books, biography, contact information. Gail gibbons childrens book author and illustrator. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Meet gail gibbons some authors like to weave beautiful language together with facts. One famous author who writes in this manner is gail gibbons. This book is visually stimulating colorful renderings of people are striking against a midnight blue background and filled with amazing information sure to stir the imaginations of young children eager to discover the mysteries of the moon. Gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator, according to the washington post. This easy to read picture book is a great way to introduce, or reteach important moon facts. These include volcanoes, deserts, farming, and our galaxy.
This book gives a lot of information about the moon and about space. Gail gibbons was born in 1944 in oak park, illinois. According to the washington post, gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator. This is a type of writing that is based on fact but tells a story. Gail gibbons has 157 books on goodreads with 27824 ratings. She got a job doing artwork for television shows in new york city. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Gail gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the washington postchildrens book guild award for her overall contribution to childrens nonfiction literature. See more ideas about gail gibbons, childrens books and books. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles from seed to plant and monarch butterfly. She made artwork for television shows while she was in new york. Also, included is the audio cassette that accompanies the books, by gail gibbons. Instead of creating nonfiction books, they write literary nonfiction. Her nonfiction books are richly illustrated and teach children a wide range of real world topics. Some of the published credits of gail gibbons include emergency. Gail gibbons is currently considered a single author.
To read all of gail gibbonss books published by holiday house, visit your local library or bookstore. My son is 3 and it is able to keep his mind active and engaged but could certainly be enjoyed by children up to 7 or 8 years old. Join facebook to connect with gail gibbons and others you may know. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This wellillustrated book explains the moons phases and movements. Gail was born in oak park, illinois and was a very curious. It goes through the different phases of the moon as well as the different astronomers who studied the moon. Gibbons direct style makes this book an excellent teaching tool for a first look at the moon, the earths natural satellite. Her many honors include the regina medal, the washington postchildrens. I like to use it as a read aloud during a unit on space. The worksheet contains five comprehension questions, vocabulary, fact vs. Gail now lives in corinth, vermont with her husband kent. Gail gibbons writes the kind of nonfiction books that young children pore over.
Gail gibbons first book was willy and his wheel wagon, a 32page selfillustrated picture book published by prenticehall. Author gail gibbons vibrant illustrations help readers visualize the movement of the moon in relation to the earth and sun, and moon exploration is. Gail gibbons is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. Contains lots of key vocabulary star, planet, satellite, orbit, astronomers, the phases of the moon new, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full, etc, mythology about the moon greek, roman, american indian, information about solar eclipses and how to make a sun projector and lunar eclipses, the moons effect on tides, a description of. Following a generic oneline introduction, gibbons launches into discussions of climate, how and where plants grow from seeds, from bulbs, and on vines, bushes, and trees, habitats, environment, annuals, perennials. The moon book by gail gibbons author gail gibbons illustrator. A kidfriendly introduction to the biggest, brightest light in our night sky. The moon book paperback january 1, 1997 by gail gibbons author. Moon phases flip book cant find original link or directions, but looks like a good idea stages of the moon foldable pair with a book that introduces the concepts for my favorite fifth grade science teachers. There are more than 150 kinds of ducks, divided into two types. It is particularly recommended to be paired with moon rooster, by david gershator. Can be used for a variety of instructional purposes, such as guided reading, literacy centers, and takehome programs 2.
Assesses vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills in a compact, easytouse, uniform format. After attending college, gail moved to new york city. Meet gail gibbons her dog, wilbur, and her cats, miles and davis. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, gail gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young readers. A kidfriendly introduction to the biggest, brightest light in our ni. As the sun sets at the end of each day, the sky becomes darker and darker. See all books authored by gail gibbons, including from seed to plant, and the moon book, and more on thriftbooks. The moon book avenues by gail gibbons readaloud revival. There is almost too much information in this 32page compendium.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If your child loves things like astronomy or you want to introduce the moon to them, this book is for you. Winner of the 2010 regina award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for holiday house. A very busy informational picture book for preschool and primary grades. In beautiful, spacious layouts, children learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration, and the moons effect on the earth. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. This comprehension sheet goes with the book the moon book by gail gibbons.
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