Splash! A Book About Whales And Dolphins (level 3) (Hello Reader)

Book Description
Written by renowned authors Melvin and Gilda Berger, this Hello Reader! Science book is filled with fun and interesting facts about these fascinating mammals. Featuring vibrant, full-color photographs, this is a perfect introduction to the watery world of whales and dolphins.


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Whales are among the largest creatures on our planet. Dolphins are among the most intelligent, fun-loving and social creatures. Together, these aquatic mammals are a fascinating topic for young scientists to discover and explore. Fishing for facts? Here are a few examples—The average blue whale grows much bigger than a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur ever grew. A baby whale, called a calf, can weigh as much as 400 pounds at birth. Narwal whales have only two teeth, and one of them is a tusk eight feet long. Broken up into short chapters, this lively book also tells how dolphins and whales feed, keep warm in frigid waters, give birth to their young, hold their breath for long periods underwater and communicate with each other. A title in the "Hello Reader!" series, Science/Level 3, it features a high-interest story that has been tested for vocabulary and sentence length for children in Grades 1 and 2. It is amply illustrated with full-color nature photos. Advice from reading specialist, Francie Alexander, is included about getting the most out of your read-aloud times and how to encourage your child to read to you. 2001, Cartwheel Books/Scholastic, $3.99. Ages 6 to 8. Reviewer: Dianne Ochiltree


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