National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean

Name: National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
Brand: Creative Paperbacks
SKU: 313680
Price: 13.13 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Catherine D. Hughes
ISBN: 9781426313684

By: Catherine D. Hughes

Product Description

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Kids will enjoy their trip to the outer stratosphere with National Geographic Kids' First Big Book of the Ocean! Large, brilliant photos will take kids on a tour of the deep as they examine the animals in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. Throughout each chapter, fact boxes, "pop-up facts," and interactive questions provide additional information and supplement the main chapter text. 128 indexed pages, hardcover.

Please Note: this book references oceans forming "billions of years" ago.

Product Information

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Title: National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
By: Catherine D. Hughes
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 128
Vendor: Creative Paperbacks
Publication Date: 2013

Weight: 1 pound 12 ounces
ISBN: 1426313683
ISBN-13: 9781426313684
Ages: 5-6
Series: Seedlings
Stock No: WW313680

Publisher's Description

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National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.

Author Bio

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CATHERINE HUGHES is the author of several books in the National Geographic Kids First Big Book series. Ms. Hughes is also the science editor for National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines and has a degree in early childhood development.

Editorial Reviews

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"Equally suitable for quick dips or lengthy dives, this gallery of ocean dwellers will attract schools of newly fledged readers." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A delightful, age-appropriate introduction to ocean creatures big and small." –Children’s Book Council

"What a fun book this is for young readers…Some of the animals will be quite familiar, others less so, but all of them will be popular reads." –Booklist

"Vivid, high quality photographs accompany the descriptions of animals, and questions encourage readers to make connections between their experiences and the text." --Library Media Connection