Seahorse Reef: A Story of the South Pacific (Book & Audiocassette) - Hardcover
Philippines, a male seahorse cares for the tiny babies growing inside his pouch. Soon the babies will be ready to hatch and swim on their own. Includes a glossary of fascinating facts and a read-along cassette tape.
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About the Author:
Sally M. Walker has written numerous science books for young readers. She is also a children's literature consultant, giving presentations at reading conferences and visiting schools. Sally lives with her husband and two children in DeKalb, Illinois.
From Booklist:
Ages 6-8. In this volume in the Smithsonian Oceanic collection, a male seahorse receives fertilized eggs from his mate, steers clear of a variety of predators, and finally "gives birth." An afterword includes further information about seahorses and about details shown in the colorful double-spread paintings. Some children will respond to the personalization of the seahorse's story, but the approach serves young researchers less well. For example, there's no map to show seahorse distribution, and the development from egg to baby seahorse remains a mystery. The glossary is oddly selective, too: dorsal fin is included, but not pectoral fin. Problems aside, the subject holds great interest for kids, and Walker's book can provide them with enough information to lead them on a search to find out more. Catherine Andronik
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- PublisherSoundprints
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1568998716
- ISBN 13 9781568998718
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorPetruccio Steven James
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