Caves and Caverns - Softcover

Gibbons, Gail

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0152013652 ISBN 13: 9780152013653

Publisher: Clarion Books, 1996

Synopsis

Here is a fascinating journey through those dark, mysterious hollow places on earth--sea caves, lava caves, ice caves, and more. Caves and Caverns also includes information on where to go, what to bring, and how to have a safe, exciting spelunking adventure of your own. “This title will be enjoyed by budding scientists and explorers.”--School Library Journal

About this title

About the Author:

Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated more than 170 nonfiction books for children. She and her husband divide their time between Vermont and Maine.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4-In straightforward, clear prose and colorful, text-related illustrations, Gibbons describes the formation and physical features of caves. Some of the pictures are labeled, and many depict people of varying ages exploring the different kinds of subterranean spaces. Plant and animal life found underground is briefly mentioned. The term "spelunker" is defined; oddly, "cavern" is not. Rules and supplies needed for spelunking are given, along with a short list of caves for enthusiasts to visit. Unfortunately, Gibbons's popular, child-friendly style is somewhat marred by unexplained circles (flashlights? spotlights?) that appear in each illustration. Young readers are likely to find them distracting. Both Jenny Wood's Caves (Gareth Stevens, 1991) and Lionel Bender's Cave (Watts, 1989) cover more ground and have excellent photos as well as cross-section illustrations. Nevertheless, this title will be enjoyed by budding scientists and explorers.
Kathleen McCabe, East Meadow Public Library, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0152013652
• ISBN 13: 9780152013653
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32