Take an exciting journey into the sea to discover some truly strange creatures. Which one is the strangest? Is it a feathery tutu dancing in the water, a tiptoeing rock with a wig, or a mountain of skulls on the ocean floor? In this captivating exploration, you'll meet 12 little - known and bizarre sea animals. Each creature gets an imaginative first - person introduction of its looks, paired with an artistic view and the question, 'Am I the strangest thing in the sea?' Open the gatefold, and you'll see an illustration and full description of the creature in its natural habitat, along with the answer that it's not the strangest... until the last one. The question - and - answer style and gatefolds in this engaging book are sure to spark children's curiosity and inspire scientific exploration. Author Rachel Poliquin features odd sea creatures like the yeti crab, goblin shark, and vampire squid, and shares unique, interesting facts about their size, prey, habitat, and depth. Award - winning illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler's beautiful art gives the book an otherworldly charm. The content aligns with elementary life sciences curriculum, covering animal adaptations, evolution, and more. A final gatefold shows all the creatures together, and there's a glossary. Reading age: 7 - 10 years. Print length: 32 pages.
This book is a great way to introduce kids aged 7 - 10 to the wonderful world of sea creatures. To use it, simply start reading from the beginning. The question - and - answer format makes it fun and engaging for kids. Encourage them to open the gatefolds and guess which creature is the strangest. As you read, point out the unique facts about each animal's size, prey, and habitat. There's no special maintenance needed for the book. Just keep it in a dry place to prevent damage. If you want to enhance the learning experience, you can look up pictures of these creatures online after reading the book. And don't forget to check the glossary at the end if there are any words your child doesn't understand.
