Oceans

Dolphins, Sharks, Penguins, and More!

By Rizzo, Johnna & Earle, Sylvia A.

Publishers Summary:
Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Youngreaders will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea,in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of actionand beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their wateryhomes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddlingpenguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on thehunt, and smile at cuddly scenes of animal families.To give background on the attention-grabbing photographs, each page issprinkled with fun facts and layered with information about ocean wildlifeand environments. Age-appropriate text tells each animal’s story inlanguage that’s accurate, lively, and non-intimidating. National Geographicmaps encourage kids to learn about the geography of land and sea.Conservation tips help readers of all ages understand how we can be kind tothe oceans.At home in the classroom and on the family bookshelf, is a trove ofthrilling sights and discoveries. Timed to coordinate with the release ofDisney’s much-anticipated movie on Earth Day 2010, this exciting book tapsinto and encourages new awareness about the world’s marine environments.

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ISBN
978-1-42630-686-0
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on June 1, 2010

Gr 4-6 A colorful olio of marine animals in eye-catching photos accompanies a cheerful conversational text (sea otters use their "tummies as tables" and walrus have "fishy-smelling whiskers"). Information boxes pop up all over t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

Opening with a call for conservation, this attractive survey combines bold deep-sea photographs and an accessible, fact-filled text ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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