The strangest thing in the sea : and other curious creatures of the deep
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Eggenschwiler, Byron, illustrator.
Published
Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2021].
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Haltom City Public Library - Children/Juvenile Nonfiction | CHILDRENS ANIMALS MARINEGEN POLIQUIN | On Shelf | |
Keller Public Library - Children/Juvenile Nonfiction | CHILD ANIMALS FISH | Checked Out | May 6, 2024 |
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Published
Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2021].
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Book
Language
English
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School Library Journal,$cDecember 01, 2021
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Kirkus Reviews,,October 15, 2021
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Kirkus Best Books
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Description
An intriguing look at some very strange creatures in the sea --- but which is the strangest? A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? A mountain of skulls on the ocean floor? Not everything is quite as it seems in this fascinating exploration of 12 bizarre and little-known sea animals. Each creature is introduced with an imaginative first-person depiction of its appearance, accompanied by an artistic interpretation and the question, "Am I the strangest thing in the sea?" Then, open the gatefold, and an illustration and full description of the actual creature in its habitat are revealed, along with the tantalizing answer that, no, this is not the strangest thing in the sea. That is, until the last creature, which is the strangest. But what could it be? The question-and-answer approach and gatefolds in this innovative and engaging book of wonderfully weird sea creatures are sure to pique children's curiosity and encourage scientific inquiry. Rachel Poliquin has included a range of the very oddest sea creatures --- the yeti crab, goblin shark and vampire squid, to name a few --- and she provides unique, interesting and quirky information about each as well as their size, prey, habitat and depth. Award-winning illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler's beautiful art gives the entire book an otherworldly feel, as all the creatures seem to be fantastically imagined. The material aligns with elementary life sciences curriculum: animal adaptations and characteristics, evolution, ecology, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity and food webs. A final gatefold shows all the creatures together. Includes a glossary.
Target Audience
7-10,Brodart.
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2-5,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Poliquin, R., & Eggenschwiler, B. (2021). The strangest thing in the sea: and other curious creatures of the deep . Kids Can Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Poliquin, Rachel, 1975- and Byron, Eggenschwiler. 2021. The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep. Kids Can Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Poliquin, Rachel, 1975- and Byron, Eggenschwiler. The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep Kids Can Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Poliquin, Rachel, and Byron Eggenschwiler. The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep Kids Can Press, 2021.
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