Sea Creatures
Published on 23. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-06-228920-9 (ISBN)
Description
Dive into the wonderful world under the sea with Sea Creatures, a gorgeous informational picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of aquatic friends.
This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of aquatic friends.
This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
Reviews / Votes
"Veteran nonfiction author Simon delivers another exceptional photo-essay" - Booklist"A fascinating view of some of Earth's rarely seen creatures." - Booklist
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 10 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-228920-9 (9780062289209)
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Person
Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!