Dragonfly (Imagine This!)

Aimée M. Bissonette earned her bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and her law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. She has worked as an occupational therapist, teacher, lawyer, and small business owner. She is an active member of SCBWI and lives in Minnesota.

We can fly straight up or down, backwards or forwards, stop and hover, make hairpin turns―at top speed or in slow motion. And we've been on Earth for around 300 million years. Strong graphic art and rhythmic text packed with interesting facts to capture imaginations.

K-Gr 2-This vividly illustrated science picture book is full of fascinating facts about dragonflies. Sometimes referred to as naiads, these creatures have been on earth for 300 million years. At one point, their wingspan measured more than two feet across. Today, dragonflies are much smaller; their wingspans range from half an inch to seven and a half inches. The insects begin life in ponds and streams, fighting to survive. As they grow, dragonflies molt (split their skins) up to 17 times before they are ready to emerge from the water and begin their journey on land. Pearson's illustrations will engage young readers, and Bissonette's informative text will encourage them to learn more. The story is set in a larger font with additional facts placed in the corners, allowing readers to linger over the pages. End pages include an author's note and a list of resources to guide further exploration. VERDICT An excellent resource for students.-Annette Herbert, F. E. Smith Elem. Sch., Cortland, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

"The art on the initial double-page spread―indeed on all―is dramatic and eye-catching."―Kirkus Reviews

"Pearson's illustrations will engage young readers, and Bissonette's informative text will encourage them to learn more…An excellent resource for students."―School Library Journal