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Oceans

Dolphins, Sharks, Penguins, and More!
by Sylvia A. Earle
64p. 978-1-42630-686-0.
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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 the place as well, but it is the bright photos that steal the show. Some 60 ocean dwellers are mentioned, but sea jellies are still called "jellyfish" though "starfish" are correctly referred to as sea stars. No in-depth study here, this splashy volume is a nice introduction to a salty water-world and is a great springboard for a dive into more detailed research."Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Opening with a call for conservation, this attractive survey combines bold deep-sea photographs and an accessible, fact-filled text to introduce the remarkable creatures who thrive in ocean waters. Readers and browsers alike will appreciate the inviting presentation of information. Back matter includes "20 ways you can protect the ocean" and a diagram of the layers of the ocean. Map. Glos., ind.

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