Book
At the marsh in the meadow / written by Jeanie Mebane ; illustrator, Gerald Guerlais.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781585369584
- ISBN: 1585369586
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2016]
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| Subject: | Wetlands. Wetland ecology. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J 577.68 Meba (Text) | 33126020749747 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 February
Gr 1â3âThe food chain is brought to life in a "The House That Jack Built"-esque poem with cumulative phrases. Readers see how algae at the bottom of a marsh supports the mayflies, which are in turn food for the water spiders. The water spiders are prey for the dragon flies, which sustain the minnows, and so on. Mebane and Guerlais combine their skills to create a harmonious vision of healthy marsh life. The visuals depict a sunlit golden haze above the waters with warming rays and sparkling bubbles of light beneath. This is a gentle view of the food chain. Three of the creatures, mayflies, dragonflies, and tadpoles, present smiley faces despite their role as predators. The hunting of prey is generally not depicted: only the eagle is in active pursuit of food, with sharp claws to snatch the slender fish, which she then offers to her eaglets. A brief statement on the marsh food chain is appended. VERDICT An attractive yet additional purchase.âNancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
[Page 115]. (c) Copyright 2016 Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 March
Gr 1â3âThe food chain is brought to life in a "The House That Jack Built"-esque poem with cumulative phrases. Readers see how algae at the bottom of a marsh supports the mayflies, which are in turn food for the water spiders. The water spiders are prey for the dragon flies, which sustain the minnows, and so on. Mebane and Guerlais combine their skills to create a harmonious vision of healthy marsh life. The visuals depict a sunlit golden haze above the waters with warming rays and sparkling bubbles of light beneath. This is a gentle view of the food chain. Three of the creatures, mayflies, dragonflies, and tadpoles, present smiley faces despite their role as predators. The hunting of prey is generally not depicted: only the eagle is in active pursuit of food, with sharp claws to snatch the slender fish, which she then offers to her eaglets. A brief statement on the marsh food chain is appended. VERDICT An attractive yet additional purchase.âNancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
[Page 115]. (c) Copyright 2016 Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.