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Historical Animals: The Dogs, Cats, Horses, Snakes, Goats, Rats, Dragons, Bears, Elephants, Rabbits and Other Creatures that Changed the World Hardcover – February 10, 2015

by Julia Moberg (Author), Jeff Albrecht Studios (Illustrator)

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Throughout history, animals have shaped the world as we know it. But rarely have they received the recognition they deserve. Until now.

This inside look at history’s most famous animals features wacky verse, cool facts, historical stats, and zany cartoon art. Meet Alexander the Great’s horse Bucephalus, who was his battle companion for nearly 30 years. Learn about Mozart’s starling bird that helped him write music by singing along as he composed. Read about the Ethiopian goats that discovered the coffee bean, Marco Polo seeing dragons in China, and a dog named Boatswain that saved Napoleon’s life. From the cobra that killed Cleopatra to Cairo, the dog that helped hunt down Osama bin Laden, Historical Animals has these stories and more!

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8 - 12 years
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96 pages
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English
Grade level

3 - 7
Lexile measure

940L
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9.3 x 0.6 x 10.3 inches
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Charlesbridge
Publication date

February 10, 2015
ISBN-10

1623540488
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978-1623540487
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Gr 3–5—Chock-full of well-known animals, as well as historical figures associated with different creatures, this title will attract budding history buffs. Arranged chronologically, the book includes Cleopatra and the asp responsible for her death; Beatrix Potter and the pet rabbit upon which she based her stories; and Elsa the lion, who was adopted—and eventually freed—by Joy and George Adamson. Each entry contains a poem that describes the animal or event in question, while "Historical Stats" includes basic information on either the historical personage or the animal. "Did You Know?" and "Tell Me More!" sections feature brief, related factoids (under "Rin Tin Tin," readers will learn about the use of dogs in film and on TV). A full-page, caricaturelike cartoon accompanies each entry. Anthropomorphism abounds: Nero's tiger is shown feasting with the ancient emperor, while Charles Darwin converses with his animal buddies. While adults might groan at the sometimes forced humor and poetry, the intended audience will eat this one up. Historical fluff? Maybe, but if nothing else, this silly yet persuasive effort will coax readers into enjoying history. VERDICT An entertaining addition, though this selection won't take the place of more serious works.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI

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Chock-full of well-known animals, as well as historical figures associated with different creatures, this title will attract budding history buffs. Arranged chronologically, the book includes Cleopatra and the asp responsible for her death; Beatrix Potter and the pet rabbit; and Elsa the lion, who was adopted--and eventually freed--by Joy and George Adamson. Each entry contains a poem that describes the animal or event in question, while "Historical Stats" includes basic information on either the historical personage or the animal.
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charlesbridge; First Edition (February 10, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1623540488
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623540487
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 940L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.57 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 0.6 x 10.3 inches

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JULIA MOBERG is the author of the young adult novel "Skies Over Sweetwater" (2008); the award-winning "Presidential Pets" (2012), which was honored as the official book for the Clinton Foundation's Presidential Pets exhibition at the Clinton Presidential Center; and "Historical Animals" (2015).
Her books have been Children's Book-of-the-Month Club main selections, Scholastic Book Fair selections, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Staff Picks, and American Library in Paris Kids Club Selections. They have also received superb reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, School Library Journal, Children's Book Council, and many more.
Julia received her B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing at the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University and was the former editor of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. She lives in Kirkland, Washington.
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Jennifer James

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Historical Animals is a book for children and adults alike. As you read about the amazing facts and learn tidbits about history you can laugh and play with your child. All while sharpening your own trivia skills!

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