Status
Available
Local notes
591.5 Jen
Collection
Genres
Publication
HMH Books for Young Readers (2014), 32 pages
Description
Profiles a series of animals with unusual eyes and explains how such animals use their uniquely evolved eyes to gain essential information about the biological world.
Awards
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2016)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2015)
Notable Children's Book (2015)
Nerdy Book Award (Nonfiction Picture Books — 2014)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (3-5 — 2015)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member kelleemorcomb
I liked this this book for a couple of reasons. I liked the illustrations that were used in this book because it showed the eye really big and then the animal that it went with a little smaller next to it. I also liked the plot in this book it told me things about the eyes that I had no idea about,
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like biggest eye and who has the most eyes and it also told a story with it as well. I really found the blue mountain swallowtail butterfly part interesting because I found out that they can see things that humans can't see. Another thing that I liked were the headings used in the books because for new and young readers, that can be very helpful. I believe that the big idea of this book was just to show the evolution of the eye and to give humans animal eye facts. Show Less
LibraryThing member Kristinewaind
Eye to Eye is a visually pleasing book that invites the reader to learn about differences in animals eyes. The book contains information about different kinds of eyes, how they work, and what they are used for. While the book is very informative it still provides visual stimulation for the reader
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from its large illustrations to its interesting and kid friendly diagrams. The facts are relevant and fun so children will be drawn in throughout the read. Show Less
LibraryThing member alexanderkai
I loved the plot in this book it said things about the eyes that I had no idea about, like biggest eye and who has the most eyes and it also told a story with it as well.
LibraryThing member ekrynen
Kids would love learning about how different animals see. It would be fun to choose an animal each week and learn all about them, starting with the eyes!
LibraryThing member JessicaLeupold
Very informative with really great art! I love the juxtaposition of the images with the information about the different animals eyes.
LibraryThing member harrisrm
Learning about four different kinds of eyes and how they have evolved over time. The illustrations are absolutely stunning an up-close full page illustration of a red crowned amazon parrot. So many different kinds of animals eyes provide children with interesting animal facts about the creatures.
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The book is full of information. The features of each animal are useful for students' working on their animal research reports with a great glossary. Show Less
LibraryThing member barbarashuler
This was a beautiful illustrated picture book. I enjoyed the idea of thinking about how animals see the world based on what their eyes look like.
LibraryThing member ramfam5
I gave this book 5 stars because it was genius of Steve Jenkins to think of this type of book. It gives background about animal's eyes and how they see the world. It also talks about how animal's eyes have evolved over time. I don't know where I would use this book in my classroom, but I will think
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LibraryThing member laineyh
Eye to Eye: How Animal See the World is an amazing example of how illustrations can be used to teach students about difficult topics, such as evolution, biology, and science. In this book, Jenkins begins by introducing his readers to the evolution of the eye and leads into the discussion of the
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four different types of eyes. After the introduction, the book offers large, close up illustrations of eyes from different creatures. Jenkins does a wonderful job of providing a thumb nail picture of the animal the eye belongs to, as well as interesting facts about that creature’s vision. Students learn important lessons about how eyes have adapted over time to fit the needs of different creatures, as well as the structure of different eyes and how they work. The glossary at the end of the book really shows the time, research, and validity of Eye to Eye and how it could be used as a credible scientific source in the classroom. Show Less
LibraryThing member Emackay24
An examination of the variety of different eyes found in the animal kingdom, through beautiful illustrations and informative text.
LibraryThing member dorthys
This is a very informative book about the eyes of certain animals and how they view the world. I thought the illustrations were great and very realistic with some of them. This is a great science teaching aid for primary grades.
LibraryThing member lrubin75
Describes the major types of eyes found in the animal world and many notable examples magnified up close in Jenkins' signature beautiful illustration style.
LibraryThing member amkestek
Nonfiction---would love to make available as a resource during animals unit. Also would be great to used while talking about 'facts', and how a fact is something you know.
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
Superb! Great information and stunning illustrations.
LibraryThing member apoffenroth13
This unique book focuses on an aspect of every animal that we often take for granted, their sight. This story breaks down the complex study of eyes into kid friendly terms and images. Each of the type of eyes are explained, and examples are given of all the different eyes and how they are used.
LibraryThing member NatalieCJones
Detailed descriptions of animal eyes
LibraryThing member Atroesch
This book explores the world through different animals perspectives which is an incredibly fun and adventurous way for a child or even adult to explore things. I would love to incorporate this book into a lesson with younger students and think it would be fun to have them write a little story about
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how they would see the world if they were a certain animal. Show Less
LibraryThing member brynnschaal
This book includes loads of interesting information about types of eyes and how animals use them. I learned quite a bit from reading this book. I was especially shocked to find out that mantis shrimp have eyes considered the "most highly developed in the animal kingdom," due to the amount of colors
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they are able to see. I think children would find the facts in this book just as interesting as I did. They would also enjoy the Caldecott Honor illustrations that focus in on the eyes of the animals. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jlporrata75
Gorgeous book on an usual and interesting topic: kinds of eyes on the animal kingdom. Steven Jenkins organization of information and layout of pages is superb. Love the cropped enlarge pages and small full creature illustrations, adding an element of surprise page after page. The texture and colors
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on this colored handmade paper collages are a feast to the eyes. The info at the end about each animal is a bonus, plus a diagram about the evolution of the eye and glossary. What a smart way to entice children about science! Show Less
LibraryThing member sarahetuemmler
This book is all about different kinds of eyes that animals have. It is very informational and has really cool pictures of different animals eyes. I would use it as an information text if I was going to talk about how different animals' eyes work. It could be part of learning the anatomy of animals.
LibraryThing member Jcadd13
This book is jam packed with information all about eyes and vision of animals. It talks about different kinds of eyes, shapes, functions, and abilities. The books includes pictures of animals with their varied eyes, with facts and information about their eyes. The back of the book includes a chart
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of the evolution of eyes, facts about animals mentioned in the book, an a glossary of terms used throughout the book. Show Less
LibraryThing member CMcNeely
I enjoyed this book - and learned a lot! Although I knew that different animals had different eyes, I never really thought to learn about it. This book changed that. I liked the informational illustrations. I can see this being useful in the classroom, mostly as an free read book that students can
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choose on their own. The language is appropriate for the earlier reader. Show Less
LibraryThing member Mimarler
This book goes through introducing many interesting animals and some simple facts about their vision.
LibraryThing member Adrinnon
This books is filled with facts about different kinds of animals eyes. It has great illustrations, and they are presented in a way that is very visually pleasing. The book goes through each animal and provides interesting, fun facts about their eyes. There are labels, captions, and the back of the
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book has the evolution of the eye, animal facts, and a glossary. Show Less
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Lexile
L
Pages
32