Dive in: Swim with Sea Creatures at Their Actual Size (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823443352)

Splash into one of the world's most alluring-- and threatened-- habitats, without getting your feet wet.

Without traveling any further than your bookshelf, encounter exquisite coral reef creatures in this clever introduction to underwater life! Brightly illustrated at true-to-life size, Dive In introduces more than twenty undersea creatures. From the brilliantly colored rainbow parrotfish to a venomous southern stingray, follow the path of a scuba diver discovering the many creatures living in a coral reef-- including a huge gatefold spread featuring a massive reef shark.

As you go, you'll find that each detailed, bright spread fits together with the next, charting a journey through one big scene in this meticulously illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Accompanying the vibrant artwork are detailed descriptions of the 29 featured creatures, revealing their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home. A key included in the back matter shows how the pages smartly fit together. An index, a map, and a section on protecting coral reefs are also included.

Budding conservationists will love learning about this vital ecosystem of coral reefs around the world from the comforts of home!

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year!

Author: Roxie Munro
ISBN-10: 0823443353
ISBN-13: 9780823443352
Publisher: Holiday House
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2020
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2020
Booklist 04/01/2020 pg. 36
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 153
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2020 pg. 154
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average