Kagan McLeod
Kagan McLeod has been illustrating for magazines, newspapers, and design firms since 1999, after graduating from Sheridan College’s illustration program. He began work as a staff artist for the National Post newspaper, and has had illustration work published recently in Entertainment Weekly, Reader’s Digest, The Walrus, The Wall Street Journal, Toronto Life, The Boston Globe, and Popular Mechanics. His first graphic novel, Infinite Kung-Fu, was published in 2012. He lives in Toronto with his wife, two daughters, and a hound dog.
Kids Books (6)
Synopsis:
Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children's non-fiction nooks on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.
Kids will learn how Muskoxen raise their babies, what they eat and how they forage, where they can be found, and other interesting information, like the many fascinating adaptations they exhibit that allow them to live in colder habitats than most other animals!
Awards
- 2017 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens
Reviews
“Design of the series is spot-on, with attractive covers and lay-out that is both consistent throughout the series and age-appropriate for conveying information visually and textually.” — Kid Lit North
“. . . [I]ncludes extensive information about the muskoxen’s strategies for defense and for withstanding the cold.” — CanLit for Little Canadians
“The author, a Nunavut hunter and trapper, knows the animal well and shares his knowledge.” — Sal’s Fiction Addiction
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the non-fiction Animals Illustrated series, which mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains firsthand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.
Recommended Ages: 5-7
Available in French: Bœuf musqué
Additional Information
24 pages | 6.75" x 9.25"
Synopsis:
Perfect for nature-loving young readers who want to expand their knowledge of Arctic animals beyond polar bears and walruses!
Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books about Arctic animals.
Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal. In this book, kids will learn what ravens eat, where they live, how they raise their babies, and other interesting facts, like the fact that ravens have one of the biggest brains of any bird and that they can use tools!
Educator & Series Information
Recommended Ages: 6-8
This book is part of the non-fiction Animals Illustrated series, which mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains firsthand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.
Reading Levels:
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient: P
Guided Reading Level: P
This book is available in French: Corbeau.
Additional Information
28 pages | 6.50" x 9.00" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
When Nekaloakyok was a young girl, she loved going berry picking with her Granny Nalvana. Based on the memories of the author, this book tells the story of a family trip picking akpiks and other berries at Four Mile Bay, near Kugluktuk, Nunavut. Join Nekaloakyok as she reflects on childhood memories and special moments spent with family.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic. This book is a level 13 book in the Nunavummi Reading Series. Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P level is O.
This is a story about tradition and multi-generational relationships based on the author's life growing up in Coppermine (now Kugluktuk). Inuktitut glossary included in endpages.
Recommended for ages 7 to 9.
Curriculum Connections & Keywords: Inuit traditions and ways of life; Indigenous History; Heritage; Memoir; Family
Additional Information
50 pages | 9.00" x 10.00" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
Pleins feux sur les animaux de l'Arctique.
Dans ce livre, les jeunes lecteurs apprendront comment les bœufs musqués élèvent leurs petits, ce qu’ils mangent et comment ils trouvent leur nourriture, où ils habitent ainsi que d’autres informations intéressantes comme les nombreux moyens d’adaptation qui leur permettent de vivre dans des climats trop froids pour la majorité des autres animaux!
Educator & Series Information
La série de livres pédagogiques Animaux illustrés combine des informations fascinantes sur les animaux de l’Arctique, qui s’adressent aux très jeunes lecteurs, avec des illustrations minutieusement détaillées.
This book is available in English: Muskox
Additional Information
32 Pages | 9" x 6.5" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
Dans ce livre, les jeunes lecteurs apprendront ce que mangent les corbeaux, où ils habitent et comment ils élèvent leurs petits. Ils apprendront aussi que le cerveau des corbeaux est plus gros que celui de presque tous les autres oiseaux et qu’ils savent utiliser des outils!
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
La série de livres pédagogiques Animaux illustrés combine des informations fascinantes sur les animaux de l’Arctique, qui s’adressent aux très jeunes lecteurs, avec des illustrations minutieusement détaillées.
This book is available in English: Corbeau.
Additional Information
Hardcover
Synopsis:
Learn about what kinds of sea mammals live in the Arctic! From narwhals and belugas to walruses and ringed seals, this nonfiction book introduces young readers to wildlife in arctic waters.
An exciting addition to the collection of Junior Field Guides from Inhabit Education Books!
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 10.
This book is part of the Junior Field Guide series. Perfect for learning all about living things in the Arctic! These Junior Field Guides give information and interesting facts about the different animals that live in Nunavut.
Additional Information
32 pages | 7.50" x 10.00" | Paperback
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