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.
“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
CATHERINE HUGHES is the author of four previous books in the National Geographic Kids First Big Book series: National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space, and National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean. 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.
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National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!
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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.
Praise
“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
Author
CATHERINE HUGHES is the author of four previous books in the National Geographic Kids First Big Book series: National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space, and National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean. 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.
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National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!
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