Book Descriptions
for All about Turkeys by Jim Arnosky
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Have you ever wondered what makes turkeys gobble or why they have wattles? You'll find the answers here. As he does in his other books in the All About series, Arnosky gives a basic introduction to the species, providing details concerning the wild turkey's physical and behavioral attributes. The text is concise and the detailed watercolor paintings include frequent references to scale, so that young readers can see exactly how big a turkey is in reality. (Ages 4-8)
CCBC Choices 1998. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1998. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Turkeys, Arnosky shows how turkeys grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about turkeys, such as: Where do wild turkeys live? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? How fast can they fly? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers.
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