Madeleine Dunphy – författare & böcker

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006, 3-6 år

245 kr

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Lyrical words and lush, naturalistic paintings introduce children to the tropical rain forest and the animals that live within its wet, green world. From swinging monkeys and upside-down-hanging sloths to graceful caimans and stalking jaguars, Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest envelops young readers in a stunning jungle while teaching them an important lesson about the ecosystem. Madeleine Dunphy’s rhythmical, cumulative text shows how each plant and animal of the rain forest is inextricably linked with the others in a chain of life. Michael Rothman’s deeply hued and shadowed paintings brilliantly evoke this singular environment.

Del 2 - Here Is the African Savanna

Here Is the African Savanna

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

168 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

Del 3 - Web of Life

Here Is the Coral Reef

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2006, 3-6 år

110 kr

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Set in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, this lyrical rhyming tale introduces young readers to some of the coral reef's most striking residents. From the sleek shark to the colorful parrotfish to the deceptively beautiful sea anemone, each creature in this abundant undersea world relies on another for its existence. Beginning with coral, the very element that defines this ecosystem, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining simple yet forceful verse with repetition to reveal the fragile chain that links each of the plants and animals in this unique environment. Tom Leonard's vibrant paintings capture this miraculous circle of life.

Del 4 - Web of Life

Here Is the Southwestern Desert

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2006, 3-6 år

122 kr

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Using cumulative verse, this picture book introduces children to the cacti, jackrabbits, peccaries, roadrunners,coyotes, lizards, and bobcats of the desert, while giving young readers an understanding of the interdependency oflife in this ecologically diverse environment. Despite its stark landscape and harsh climate, the Sonoran Desert teems with life. Animals of all kinds live among thedesert’s fragrant mesquite and spiny cactus, and none can exist without the others. Madeleine Dunphy’s poetic textexplores all the warm and native elements that make the American Southwest such a mystical place, while Anne Coe'sstunning paintings portray the desert’s plants and animals as well as the dazzling colors reflected in the rocks andskies of the Sonoran Desert. This book is a must have for any young naturalist hoping to learn about theinterconnectedness of life.

Del 1 - At Home with the Gopher Tortoise

At Home with the Gopher Tortoise

The Story of a Keystone Species

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2010, 3-6 år

122 kr

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Did you know that more than 360 different kinds of animals and plants depend upon gopher tortoise burrows forsurvival?The gopher tortoise digs burrows to survive, and in the process helps other animals. Burrows protect the tortoise andother creatures from the heat of the summer, the cold of the winter, and forest fires. Some animals use the burrow tofind food; others use it as a safe haven to raise their babies. Owls, rabbits, skunks, frogs and scorpions are just afew of the animals that inhabit gopher tortoise burrows.Glorious illustrations reveal the gopher tortoise's world both below and above ground while inviting text introduceschildren to the pivotal role the gopher tortoise plays as a keystone species. In this fascinating tale of ecologicalinterdependency, children will discover how the fate of one species can affect the fate of so many others.Other Books in the Series: AT HOME WITH THE BEAVER: THE STORY OF A KEYSTONE SPECIES. AT HOME WITH THE PRAIRIE DOG: THESTORY OF A KEYSTONE SPECIES.Free downloadable activities can be found on the publisher's website.

Peregrine's Journey

A Story of Migration

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2008, 3-6 år

111 kr

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The Peregrine's Journey vividly describes one of the most remarkable feats in the animal kingdom. Beginning in Alaska and ending two months later in Argentina, the peregrine falcon's annual migration is an 8,000-mile flight across the Americas. This beautifully illustrated book allows young readers to follow one bird on its journey. Based on the actual migration of a real bird that was tracked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the book is filled with amazing facts about the bird's diet, habits, and navigational abilities, as well as stunning views of the many habitats the peregrine visits along the way.

At Home with the Gopher Tortoise

The Story of a Keystone Species

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species teaches young readers about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend on it for survival. From owls to rabbits, from skunks to scorpions, the gopher tortoise provides creatures with shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological interdependency, glorious illustrations reveal the gopher tortoise's world both below and above ground, showing children how the fate of one species is important to so many others.

At Home with the Gopher Tortoise

The Story of a Keystone Species

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species teaches young readers about the gopher tortoise and the more than 360 different kinds of animals that depend on it for survival. From owls to rabbits, from skunks to scorpions, the gopher tortoise provides creatures with shelter, food, or a place to raise their young. In this fascinating tale of ecological interdependency, glorious illustrations reveal the gopher tortoise's world both below and above ground, showing children how the fate of one species is important to so many others.

Here Is Antarctica

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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Penguins, whales, seals, fish, and many other animals are all part of Antarcticas food web. In this striking picture book, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining lyrical verse with repetition to reveal the region's interdependency of life. Tom Leonard's gorgeous illustrations, from the flash of orange on a penguin's beak to iridescent icebergs jutting from the sea, capture a wondrous miracle the circle of life. Here Is Antarctica educates as it entertains, inspiring children to explore this fascinating ecosystem page by page.

Here Is Antarctica

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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Penguins, whales, seals, fish, and many other animals are all part of the food web of Antarctica. Environmentalist author Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining lyrical verse with repetition, to reveal the interdependency of life in Antarctica. Tom Leonard's vibrant paintings, from the flash of orange on a penguin's beak to iridesent icebergs jutting from the sea, beautifully capture a wondrous miracle--the circle of life.HERE IS ANTARCTICA will fascinate and inspire children as they explore this endangered environment page by page.

Here Is the African Savanna

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. This colorful picture book beautifully evokes that realm with images of giraffes, lions, hippos, elephants, and many more animals of the plains. Through cumulative, singsong verse, young readers learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence. The book brings home the important lesson that when one of these animals or plants is killed off or goes extinct, the web of life is broken. Luminous paintings by Tom Leonard capture the untamed beauty of this timeless, endangered realm.

Here Is the Arctic Winter

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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The Arctic winter is cold, snowy, and dark. The barren landscape is covered by a layer of snow that stretches to the horizon, with nothing to disrupt it but jagged rocks. There are only a few plants and no sunlight. And yet, there are animals hardy enough to survive this bleak environment: the arctic wolf, hare, cod, and fox; the snowy owl, polar bear, ringed seal, and Peary caribou, all inextricably linked together in the chain of life. With lyrical text and glowing paintings that capture this mystically beautiful environment with stunning realism, this unusual book fascinates and inspires children of all ages.

Here Is the Coral Reef

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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Set in Australias Great Barrier Reef, this lyrical rhyming tale introduces young readers to some of the coral reefs most striking residents. From the sleek shark to the colorful parrotfish to the deceptively beautiful sea anemone, each creature in this abundant undersea world relies on another for its existence. Beginning with coral, the very element that defines this ecosystem, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining simple yet forceful verse with repetition to reveal the fragile chain that links each of the plants and animals in this unique environment. Tom Leonard's vibrant paintings capture this miraculous circle of life.

Here Is the Coral Reef

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

Läs direkt efter köp

Set in Australias Great Barrier Reef, this lyrical rhyming tale introduces young readers to some of the coral reefs most striking residents. From the sleek shark to the colorful parrotfish to the deceptively beautiful sea anemone, each creature in this abundant undersea world relies on another for its existence. Beginning with coral, the very element that defines this ecosystem, Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining simple yet forceful verse with repetition to reveal the fragile chain that links each of the plants and animals in this unique environment. Tom Leonard's vibrant paintings capture this miraculous circle of life.

Here Is the Southwestern Desert

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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Despite its stark landscape and harsh climate, the Sonoran Desert teems with life. Hare, hawks, lizards, bobcats, badgers, coyote all live among the deserts fragrant mesquite and spiny cactus, and none can exist without the others. Madeleine Dunphys poetic text explores all the warm and native elements that make the American Southwest such a mystical place, while Anne Coe's stunning paintings portray the deserts plants and animals as well as the dazzling colors reflected in the rocks and skies of the Sonoran Desert.

Here Is the Southwestern Desert

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

Läs direkt efter köp

Despite its stark landscape and harsh climate, the Sonoran Desert teems with life. Hare, hawks, lizards, bobcats, badgers, coyote all live among the deserts fragrant mesquite and spiny cactus, and none can exist without the others. Madeleine Dunphys poetic text explores all the warm and native elements that make the American Southwest such a mystical place, while Anne Coe's stunning paintings portray the deserts plants and animals as well as the dazzling colors reflected in the rocks and skies of the Sonoran Desert.

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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Lyrical words and lush, naturalistic paintings introduce children to the tropical rain forest and the animals that live within its wet, green world. From swinging monkeys and upside-down-hanging sloths to graceful caimans and stalking jaguars, Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest envelops young readers in a stunning jungle while teaching them an important lesson about the ecosystem. Madeleine Dunphys rhythmical, cumulative text shows how each plant and animal of the rain forest is inextricably linked with the others in a chain of life. Michael Rothmans deeply hued and shadowed paintings brilliantly evoke this singular environment.

Here Is the Wetland

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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…Here is the waterboth shallow and stillthat soaks the soilof this murky, moist world:Here is the wetland.It is known as the wetland. Atop its glittering surface and below in its shadowy depths, birds, bass, minks, and muskrats struggle to survive and flourish. Madeleine Dunphy’s lyrical prose provides a clear understanding of how each living creature links to the other in a vital chain of life. Artist Wayne McLoughlin adds a stunning visual perspective with luminously detailed paintings that convey the fragile beauty and complexity of this fascinating and critically important ecological community.

Here Is the Wetland

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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The wetland is a murky, moist, and mysterious world. Atop its glittering surface and beneath its shadowy depths, birds, bass, minks, and muskrats struggle to survive and flourish. Madeleine Dunphys lyrical prose shows the relationships between the wetlands plants and animals, giving young readers a clear picture of how each living creature depends on the others for survival. Illustrator Wayne McLoughlin adds stunning visuals, with luminous, detailed paintings that convey the fragile beauty and complexity of this critically important ecological community.

Peregrine's Journey

A Story of Migration

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

83 kr

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The Peregrine’s Journey vividly describes one of the most remarkable feats in the animal kingdom. Beginning in Alaska and ending two months later in Argentina, the peregrine falcon’s annual migration is an 8,000-mile flight across the Americas. This beautifully illustrated book allows young readers to follow one bird on its journey. Based on the actual migration of a real bird that was tracked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the book is filled with amazing facts about the bird’s diet, habits, and navigational abilities, as well as stunning views of the many habitats the peregrine visits along the way.

Peregrine's Journey

A Story of Migration

AvMadeleine Dunphy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

83 kr

Läs direkt efter köp

The Peregrine’s Journey vividly describes one of the most remarkable feats in the animal kingdom. Beginning in Alaska and ending two months later in Argentina, the peregrine falcon’s annual migration is an 8,000-mile flight across the Americas. This beautifully illustrated book allows young readers to follow one bird on its journey. Based on the actual migration of a real bird that was tracked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the book is filled with amazing facts about the bird’s diet, habits, and navigational abilities, as well as stunning views of the many habitats the peregrine visits along the way.

Del 1 - Web of Life

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2006, 3-6 år

110 kr

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Lyrical words and lush, naturalistic paintings introduce children to the tropical rain forest and the animals that live within its wet, green world. From swinging monkeys and upside-down-hanging sloths to graceful caimans and stalking jaguars, Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest envelops young readers in a stunning jungle while teaching them an important lesson about the ecosystem. Madeleine Dunphy’s rhythmical, cumulative text shows how each plant and animal of the rain forest is inextricably linked with the others in a chain of life. Michael Rothman’s deeply hued and shadowed paintings brilliantly evoke this singular environment.

Del 2 - Web of Life

Here Is the African Savanna

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2006, 3-6 år

122 kr

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Using cumulative verse, this colorful picture book introduces children to the lions, zebras, elephants, impala,hippos, trees and grasslands that make up the East African ecosystem, while giving young readers an understanding ofthe interdependency of life. Exotic environments like the African savanna have long held a fascination for young readers. Through singsong verse,kids learn how all living things in this important ecological community rely on one another for their existence, andthat when one of these animals or plants is killed off or goes extinct, the web of life is broken. Luminous paintings byTom Leonard capture the untamed beauty of this timeless, endangered environment. This book is a must have for any youngnaturalist (ages 3-8) hoping to learn about how all life is connected in the natural world.Other Books in the Series: HERE IS ANTARCTICA, HERE IS THE ARCTIC WINTER, HERE IS THE CORAL REEF, HERE IS THESOUTHWESTERN DESERT, HERE IS THE TROPICAL RAIN FOREST, and HERE IS THE WETLAND. Free downloadable activities can befound on the publisher's website.

Del 3 - Here Is the Coral Reef

Here Is the Coral Reef

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

168 kr

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Del 6 - Web of Life

Here Is the Wetland

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2007, 3-6 år

110 kr

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The wetland is a murky, moist, and mysterious world. Atop its glittering surface and beneath its shadowy depths, birds, bass, minks, and muskrats struggle to survive and flourish. Madeleine Dunphy's lyrical prose shows the relationships between the wetland's plants and animals, giving young readers a clear picture of how each living creature depends on the others for survival. Illustrator Wayne McLoughlin adds stunning visuals, with luminous, detailed paintings that convey the fragile beauty and complexity of this critically important ecological community.

Del 5 - Web of Life

Here Is the Arctic Winter

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2007, 3-6 år

110 kr

Tillfälligt slut

The Arctic winter is cold, snowy, and dark. The barren landscape is covered by a layer of snow that stretches to the horizon, with nothing to disrupt it but jagged rocks. There are only a few plants and no sunlight. And yet, there are animals hardy enough to survive this bleak environment: the arctic wolf, hare, cod, and fox; the snowy owl, polar bear, ringed seal, and Peary caribou, all inextricably linked together in the chain of life. With lyrical text and glowing paintings that capture this mystically beautiful environment with stunning realism, this unusual book fascinates and inspires children of all ages.

Del 7 - Web of Life

Here Is Antarctica

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2011, 3-6 år

110 kr

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Penguins, whales, seals, fish, and many other animals are all part of the food web of Antarctica. Environmentalist author Madeleine Dunphy uses a cumulative approach, combining lyrical verse with repetition, to reveal the interdependency of life in Antarctica. Tom Leonard's vibrant paintings, from the flash of orange on a penguin's beak to iridesent icebergs jutting from the sea, beautifully capture a wondrous miracle--the circle of life. HERE IS ANTARCTICA will fascinate and inspire children as they explore this endangered environment page by page.

Cat in the Night

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016, 3-6 år

168 kr

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Have you ever wondered what your cat does at night? Read CAT IN THE NIGHT and find out!A little girl falls asleep just as her cat wakes up. Children will experience the world through the cat's eyes, ears, nose, whiskers, and feet as he travels the neighborhood, meeting up with other nocturnal creatures. Skunks, mice, raccoons and opossums are just a few of the animals the cat encounters during his nightly patrol. As dawn breaks, the cat returns to the girl’s bedside. The girl wakes up just as her cat falls asleep.Named a “Children’s Choice” by the International Literacy Association and Children's Book Council, this book is sure to delight cat lovers near and far.

Del 2 - Story of Migration

Turtle Dove's Journey

A Story of Migration

AvMadeleine Dunphy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020, 3-6 år

168 kr

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Based on the migration of a real turtle dove tracked by satellite telemetry, this book follows a turtle dove on hisannual migration from Europe to Africa.Starting in the prim hedges of Suffolk, England, instinct drives the dove high into the night skies for a 4,000 miletrip to the savannahs of Mali, in West Africa. Along the way there are lonely, moonlit flights above the sea, a cozyhideout in the bushes of Bordeaux, France, a meeting of the birds at Gibraltar, the fountains of Casablanca, windsflowing "like a river" down canyons of the Atlas Mountains, and a Sahara sandstorm churning below. With carefullyresearched prose and luminous paintings, this book is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about the mysteriousjourneys of Earth's feathered creatures.Other Books in the Series: THE PEREGRINE'S JOURNEY: A STORY OF MIGRATION.Free, downloadable activities designed to accompany the book are available on the publisher's website. Research,mapping, anatomy, nature, art, vocabulary, and literature activities address Common Core State Standards: ELA/Literacyand Next Generation Science Standards.