Line up for this fascinating exploration of animal behavior from an award-winning author-illustrator!
Much like humans, many animals line up for a variety of reasons. Rather than forming lines for the school bus or recess, the animals featured in Susan Stockdale's book form lines for
safety: baby Mallard ducklings follow their mother to the water for their first swimwarmth: turtles climb into a stacked line for a better share of the sun's raysnavigation: Arctic wolves follow the prints in the snow left by the pack leaderfood: ants line up to follow the scent of their leader to food and safetytravel: pink flamingos form a line to reduce wind resistance and fly more efficiently Featuring birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles from around the world, Line Up is a cozy and comforting book that reminds us of our similarities while illuminating some specific, distinctive behaviors.
Line Up! : Animals in Remarkable Rows
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Author Description
Susan Stockdale began her art career as a textile designer for the apparel industry, providing her an opportunity to express her love of pattern and color. Today, pattern and color remain central to her work as the author and illustrator of critically acclaimed picture books that celebrate nature. Her books have won a variety of awards including the ALSC Notable Children's Book, NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and the Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year.