Afraid of the Water
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Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water, Bearport Publishing brings you a frightening series about some of the terrifying animals that lurk in the ocean’s depths! From the moray eel with its sharp and savage teeth to the Portuguese man-of-war with its incredibly painful stingers, these books will make you think twice about getting into the water. Fascinating information and stunning photographs will keep kids engaged as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diets, and behavior of these extremely dangerous—and sometimes deadly—creatures.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2009-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 5.6-7.4 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003150 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 593.5'3-597.3 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 610-900 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.7-5.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Afraid of the Water
Providing a variety of reasons to stay out of the water, these vivid texts explore different dangerous ocean dwellers. Each volume begins with a description of how someone was bitten and/or poisoned by the title creature. The texts continue by explaining each animal’s anatomy and behavior. Vivid underwater photos provide close-up looks.
Afraid of the Water
Providing a variety of reasons to stay out of the water, these vivid texts explore different dangerous ocean dwellers. Each volume begins with a description of how someone was bitten and/or poisoned by the title creature. The texts continue by explaining each animal’s anatomy and behavior. Vivid underwater photos provide close-up looks.
Afraid of the Water
This series explores the danger posed by several varieties of well-known sea creatures. Each volume begins with a documented encounter in which the animal has perpetrated an injury on an unsuspecting human. The books are fortified by “Danger” fact boxes throughout, which provide related tidbits such as information on the anatomy of a moray eel’s jaw. The series approach will jibe well with the thrill-seeking nature of kids, though some may find the books scary. Print further-reading resources and suitable Web sites are suggested, but the abundance of close-up color photographs will be what clinches the deal for librarians. This innovative take on a popular subject will elicit lively classroom discussions and inspired reports.