Dive! A Book Of Deep Sea Creatures (level 3) (Hello Reader, Science) [Paperback]

Mel Berger (Author)

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Reviewed with Mel Berger's Buzz!

Gr. 1-2. These volumes in the Hello Reader! Science series offer well-written, visually exciting nonfiction options for beginning readers. Dive! begins with a submarine trip to the ocean floor and then spotlights various deep-sea creatures using accessible language and details that will stay with kids: the giant squid has the largest eyes of any animal on Earth; "Each is the size of a car's hubcap!" Buzz! manages to pack a wealth of facts into a few pages, touching on the characteristics of insects, the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, and the inner activity in the beehive, among other topics covered. The color photographs, most at close range, are good quality, particularly in Buzz! and will encourage readers to return to the text to learn more. Chapter divisions and highlighted text complete the appealing format. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439087473
• ISBN-13: 978-0439087476
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #982,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Prize-winning author, Melvin Berger, believes that science should always be fun. In his books - he has written over 200! - and in his talks to young people, he stresses the excitement of science and the thrill of scientific discovery.

He also believes in a hands-on approach to science for young people. Many of his books are full of interesting, informative, and easy-to-do activities and experiments.

His great enthusiasm for science spills over into Mr. Berger's hobby of collecting old scientific instruments. In his collection is everything from 18th century microscopes to an ancient chinese opium balance.

Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Berger has earned degrees from the University of Rochester, Columbia University, and London (England) University. In 1983, he was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences. Over the years he has won awards from the Children's book Council, National Science Teachers Association, Child Study Association, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library. He lives in New York City and East Hampton, New York, with his wife, Gilda, who is also an author.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN IT IS VERY, VERY DARK, August 8, 2009

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Elaine Campbell "Desert Dweller" (Rancho Mirage, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dive! A Book Of Deep Sea Creatures (level 3) (Hello Reader, Science) (Paperback)

And few creatures live there. But there are some. And that's what this book is all about. It's magnificent!

Children will be fascinated by the most amazing photos and the clear as a crystal bell text. They are going to take a trip in a submarine down to the bottom of the sea where it is very, very cold, and they will meet the world of deep-sea creatures.

There are fish with flashing lights caused by body chemicals that attract prey. One is even called the Flashlight Fish. Fish with eight arms, such as the octopus. An amazing fact is that if an octopus loses an arm, not to worry. It grows a new one!

And then there are squid - well, they have ten arms, all around their heads. And the description of the giant squid with a body that can "grow longer than a big bus" (what a great description for the imagination of a child). This creature has the largest eyes of any animal on earth.

And get ready for the sperm whale (unfortunately for the giant squid the sperm whale likes to eat it). But you're not going to believe this - even after the giant squid is swallowed by the sperm whale, the squid keeps on fighting for its life, scratching and even cutting the whale's stomach in its fight, leaving scars.

The photographs do justice to the text, and vice versa. The author, Melvin Berger, is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, so as well as being an artist, he knows his science. I have read several other books by Mr. Berger, one on crickets and another on spiders. Both are excellent.

This book is a winner. I'm even going to read it again. Right away, in fact.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, March 10, 2009

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Luisa H. Finau "Nursing student" (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dive! A Book Of Deep Sea Creatures (level 3) (Hello Reader, Science) (Paperback)

My son is 5 and in love with angler fish! Any little reader who has a passion for deep sea life will love this book!