Coral Reefs Contributor(s): Simon, Seymour (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061914967 ISBN-13: 9780061914966 Publisher: HarperCollins
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) |
Dewey: 577.789 |
Age Level: 6-10 |
Grade Level: 1-5 |
Lexile Measure: 1110 NC (Nonconforming Text) |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.8" W x 9.8" L (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2013 pg. 110 School Library Journal 06/01/2013 pg. 107 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 177695 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon introduces elementary-school readers to one of the ocean's most beautiful life forms--coral reefs--through wonderful descriptions and stunning full-color photographs in this nonfiction picture book. Find out and more in this beautiful and informative picture book filled with fun facts, fascinating science, and gorgeous full-color photographs. Perfect for kids interested in marine biology and saving the environment This book includes a glossary and an index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Coral Reefs supports the Common Core Learning Standards. |
Contributor Bio(s): Simon, Seymour: - Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter! |
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