Packs: Strength in Numbers
by Hannah Salyer (Author)
A full-color, exquisitely illustrated celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, and more. Packs shows how togetherness and teamwork help many creatures thrive.
"Showing how different animals benefit from living and working in groups, Salyer's debut is a great example of the inventiveness possible in a nonfiction picture book."--New York Times Book Review
Groups, packs, herds of millions, and more--our world teems with animals on land, air, and sea. Packs is an inspiring celebration of how togetherness helps many creatures thrive, in both nonhuman and human communities. Hannah Salyer's stunning selection reminds us that teamwork is universal, there is brilliance in biodiversity, and there is strength in numbers. Includes an author's note encouraging community engagement and activism, as well as a fun visual index of the animals featured.
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From its incantatory opening--"Packs,/ herds,/ huddles,/ and pods./ Together,/ we are better"--Sayler's artful exploration of creature behavior moves into examples of the way animals and insects find strength in numbers. Each pack-specific discussion ends with the refrain "Together, we"--bats communicate, flamingos dance. Refreshingly, Sayler looks beyond species stereotypes: "We lions live in a pride, and proud we are. Our strong bonds come from our keeping close... Together, we nurture!" Collective nouns are italicized (lions, pride; frogs, army). Sayler vividly illustrates joyful abundance, often juxtaposing a single blue-hued creature opposite vibrant spreads of groups in motion. The conclusion--"All together.../ ...we are better!"--is cannily paired with a bustling city park. The author's note, opposite an illustrated key that names featured creatures, argues for preserving biodiversity. Ages 4-7. (Jan.)
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PreS-Gr 2—Lions, flamingos, and wolves stick together in a pride, a flamboyance, or a pack for protection and teamwork. This technique has proven successful for hunting, mating, and raising young animals. Beautiful two-page spreads enliven Salyer's narrative. Frogs, rendered in various shades of green, are depicted in their marshes, ponds, and swamps. Lions glow in shades of gold, and buffalo seem to thunder off the pages. Perfectly matched to the illustrations, the simple sentences summarize the animals' qualities. The final group shows a diverse collection of humans in an urban setting dancing, eating, skateboarding, and dog-walking to solidify the message that there truly is strength in numbers. All the animals are numbered and identified on one of the last pages of resources. This format is very helpful, especially in the case of zoanthids, gold saddle goatfish, and plate coral. VERDICT A must-purchase for every collection. Salyer offers a beautiful look at Earth's herding creatures.—Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
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JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
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