The Freshwater Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) [Paperback]

Jerry Pallotta (Author), David Biedrzycki (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1996 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books

Come take a swim with 27 freshwater creatures from around the world. Meet a fish that has no eyes and one that has four! Get to know an eel that carries enough electricity to light up a light bulb and a glacier-dwelling worm with blood that works like antifreeze. This exquisite and fact-filled introduction to freshwater dwellers features full-color illustrations throughout.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4?An inviting look at freshwater biology. In this alphabetically arranged overview, Pallotta surprisingly includes the Snow Monkey, who stays warm by soaking in hot springs, and Nessie, the legendary Loch Ness monster, along with familiar and lesser-known freshwater fish and crustaceans. Biedrzycki's beautiful naturalistic illustrations show each creature in its native habitat. A brief, two or three sentence description for each entry mentions its unique characteristics and explains how it got its name. An serviceable addition that should stimulate children to explore further.?Katrina Yurenka, Jaffrey Public Library, NH
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Jerry Pallotta
Author
Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

Jerry frequently visits elementary schools and libraries across the country to encourage children by teaching them how to create their own alphabet books. A dynamic speaker, he also gives lectures at universities and conferences to promote reading and writing. Jerry's books appeal to children of all ages because of the beautiful illustrations, witty text, and accurate descriptions found in all his work.

Jerry lives in Massachusetts with his wife and four children.

Illustrator: David Biedrzycki

David Biedrzycki has been creating illustrations for book publishers, advertising agencies, magazines, and design firms since 1980. His art has graced the cover of KidSoft magazine, New England Aquarium billboards and children's software packaging, such as "The Amazon Trail" and "Odell Down Under." His clients include Celestial Seasonings®, After the Fall Juices™, IBM, and Newsweek.

He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and three children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881069000
• ISBN-13: 978-0881069006
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,117,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars My son loves these books, August 17, 2010

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This review is from: The Freshwater Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Paperback)

My son loves all of the alphabet books by Jerry Pallotta.. The are really pretty and he learns a lot of interesting facts.. I think the price is great at 1 cent but you dont really pay one cent... I bought 5 books at that price and had to pay over 4 dollars shipping and handeling on each one.. They were all sent in one bag together which tells me my money didnt go towards the shipping.