Amazing Whales! (I Can Read Book 2) - Hardcover

Thomson, Sarah L.

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9780060544652: Amazing Whales! (I Can Read Book 2)

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ISBN 10: 0060544651 ISBN 13: 9780060544652

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2005

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How big are whales? How do whales breathe? Do they live alone or in groups? Why are so many whales in danger? This exceptional book for beginning readers explores one of the most amazing animals in the sea.

Featuring breathtaking photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Whales! is the latest title in a new I Can Read Book series about the fascinating animals that share our world and how we can help to keep them healthy and safe.

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About the Author:

Sarah L. Thomson is the author of two previous novels for young readers. The Dragon's Son, a retelling of the King Arthur story, was a Junior Library Guild selection and was chosen as one of the Best Books of the Year by the Bank Street College of Education. The Washington Post described The Manny, a comedy about a boy nanny, as having "a plot worthy of Jane Austen." Sarah Thomson managed to graduate as an English major without ever taking a class on Shakespeare (or Marlowe, for that matter), but she did travel to London to research The Secret of the Rose, visiting the reconstructed Globe Theatre. A former editor with a major children's book publisher, she lives in Portland, Maine.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3 - Thomson's superior text sustains readers' attention with interesting facts and apt comparisons, such as, "A killer whale is about as long as a fire truck" and "Baleen is made of the same stuff as your fingernails." The book evokes a sense of having a conversation with a knowledgeable, friendly expert. Words are defined within the text. For beginning readers, this is much easier than referring to a glossary because it keeps the terms in context and allows the text to flow with minimal interruption. Spectacular color photographs add detail and drama, with some intimate close-ups of the magnificent mammals. The book ends with a few pages about whale conservation and raises questions that suggest the need for further investigation, and may serve as a springboard for rich classroom discussion. This is an excellent choice, particularly where hi/lo titles are needed. The author has managed to strike a balance between simplicity and rich content. - Mary Hazelton, Warren Community School and Miller Elementary School, ME
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