Beneath the Waves: Exploring the Hidden World of the Kelp Forest [Paperback]

Norbert Wu (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Describes plants and animals that live in and around kelp bed forests, including otters, seals, plankton, eels, and octopi.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-- Focusing on one day in a kelp forest, this well-organized text describes a variety of animals living in or near the habitat and examines their relationships to one another and to their environment. Camouflage, feeding, reproductive strategies, and defenses are discussed in a straightforward manner without sensationalism. The full-color photographs are of unusually high qual: ity and detail and are artistically arranged, skillfully complementing the text. Wu's obvious love for and sensitivity to his subject make this superior to similar titles such as Taylor's Coral Reef (Dorling Kindersley, 1992) or Bramwell's Oceans (Watts, 1984; o.p.). --Meryl Silverstein, American Museum of Natural History, New York City
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, Starred Review, January 1993
Focusing on one day in a kelp forest, this well-organized text describes a variety of animals living in or near the habitat and examines their relationships to one another and to their environment. Camouflage, feeding, reproductive strategies, and defenses are discussed in a straightforward manner without sensationalism. The full-color photographs are of unusually high quality and detail and are artistically arranged, skillfully complementing the text. Wu's obvious love for and sensitivity to his subject make this superior to similar titles such as Taylor's Coral Reef (Dorling Kindersley, 1992) or Bramwell's Oceans(Watts, 1984; o.p.).

--BOOKLIST, July 1992
Exquisite full-color photographs and text packed with information introduce middle grade readers to the underwater world of the kelp forest. Located along the coasts of North and South America, southern Africa, and Australia, these forests support a vast array of sea creatures, induding sea otters, jellyfish, snails, and octopuses. Wu, a renowned underwater photographer, shares his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about the forests, noting threats to their existence and describing ecologically sound harvesting practices. Boxed inserts present additional infommation about scuba diving and specific animals. Wu's skillful balance of text and illustration results in a cohesive work, as infommative as it is visually appealing, which will be an excellent resource for the study of sea life and undersea and related careers. A comprehensive glossary is appended.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081181808X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811818087
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,217,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kelp forest are cool, August 9, 2001

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theresa springer (Colordo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beneath the Waves: Exploring the Hidden World of the Kelp Forest (Hardcover)

The cover isn't real attractive but ,oh the book is so cool. Well written for the younger audience and for us older folks. The book focuses on the Kelp forest and its inhabitants. The world protected sea otter is featured many times. The pictures fit the text perfect. The book was first printed in 1992 and definitely endures the test of time. In the beginning of the book, Norbert Wu states the purpose of the book: "to help children discover beauty and life in a world they may otherwise not know at all." I'd say he achieved his goal. Kids can read this one alone, in a class setting and again with their parents.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful, informative little book!, May 30, 2001

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Botia (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beneath the Waves: Exploring the Hidden World of the Kelp Forest (Paperback)

This slim bit of eye candy gave me a great little introduction to the Kelp Forests! It has wonderful pictures and a great description of the kelp forest ecosystem. It's great for children, too!