Children's Nonfiction Marine Life
Oceans
Looking at Beaches and Coral Reefs, Tides and Currents, Sea Mammals and Fish, Seaweeds and Other Ocean Wonders
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Jun 1995
- Category
- Marine Life, Environmental Science & Ecosystems
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550741476
- Publish Date
- Jun 1995
- List Price
- $16.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 8 to 12
- Grade: 3 to 7
Description
Find out about this vast and rich storehouse of living things through lively descriptions of ocean plants and animals. From plankton too small for the naked eye to see, to sharks as big as a school bus, kids discover how each marine wonder has adapted to the ocean's unique conditions.
Detailed drawings and full-color photographs bring the ocean to the reader, while the accompanying text explores the mysteries of Earth's oceans and ocean life. Safe and simple experiments and activities that can be done at home or in the classroom give children hands-on experience with marine life.
About the authors
Adrienne Mason is a writer, editor and life-long resident of Vancouver Island. A biologist and naturalist/interpreter, she is the managing editor of KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Victoria, and her articles have appeared in National Geographic Kids, WILD, Canadian Geographic, Georgia Straight, Beautiful BC, OWL, Ranger Rick, Boys' Life and Nature Canada. She lives in Tofino, BC, and enjoys hiking, beachcombing and exploring the coast with her husband and two daughters.
Elizabeth Gatt was born in London, England, and has an MA in graphic design from the Central School of Art and Design. She worked for a number of years at the Natural History Museum in London and began illustrating children's books after her two children were born. Elizabeth in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
Awards
- Short-listed, Red Cedar Award
- Short-listed, Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association
- Short-listed, Science in Society Book Award, Canadian Science Writers' Association
Editorial Reviews
A stellar, beautifully designed addition to a child's nature library, at home or at school.
Quill & Quire
Highly recommended.
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