National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean

Catherine D. Hughes
Date: October 8, 2013
9781426313684, 1426313683
Hardcover
Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life
Ages 3 to 5, Grades K And Under
128 pages
Series: FIRST BIG BOOKS
Dimensions (cm): 1.4 x 25.8 x 25.7
Weight (kg): 0.764

Summary

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.

Contributor Bio(s)

CATHERINE HUGHES is the author of several books in the National Geographic Kids First Big Book series. Ms. Hughes is also the science editor for National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines and has a degree in early childhood development.

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at story time, bedtime, and any other time.

Key Points

• BUILDS ON SUCCESS of the National Geographic Little Kids magazine, winner of the Association of Educational Publishers' coveted Golden Lamp award, and AEP Periodical of the Year (circ 200,000).
  
• BRAND POWER: Design features the signature square design and yellow border.
• HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC: Ocean animals are well established as a high-interest topic among target readers.
• INTERACTIVE LEARNING FUN: Creative parent tips provide activities that extend kids' learning beyond the page.
• Oceans rates as a HOT TOPIC for preschoolers in a parent survey.

Quotes/Reviews

“Equally suitable for quick dips or lengthy dives, this gallery of ocean dwellers will attract schools of newly fledged readers.” --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A delightful, age-appropriate introduction to ocean creatures big and small.” –Children’s Book Council

“What a fun book this is for young readers…Some of the animals will be quite familiar, others less so, but all of them will be popular reads.” –Booklist

"Vivid, high quality photographs accompany the descriptions of animals, and questions encourage readers to make connections between their experiences and the text." --Library Media Connection