Little Walrus Warning - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (Mini book) [Hardcover]

Carol Young (Author), Walter Stuart (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1996 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Smithsonian Oceanic Collection

A young walrus and his mother begin their spring migration. The walrus herd is threatened by a hungry polar bear. Can Little Walrus warn the herd in time? Children can find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Little Walrus Warning is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.


Book Features:
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- 32 pages
- Appropriate for ages: 3-9
- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches

Editorial Reviews

Review

Informative --National Science Teachers Association

About the Author

Carol Young describes herself as an art teacher and artist. She has fifteen years of experience teaching creative problem solving to children in interdisciplinary programs of art, science, history, and writing. She has also worked as a writer, an editor, and as a director of children's art shows for public TV. In addition, her artwork has been displayed in numerous children's art exhibits. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Carol lives with her husband, Skip Crane, 3 dogs, 18 finches, and an operatic Parrot in Westport, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Soundprint; Mini edition (March 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568992726
• ISBN-13: 978-1568992723
• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,193,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the text is terrific, first-rate text, December 30, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Little Walrus Warning - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (with audiobook cassette) (Hardcover)

I would have called this book "Tooth Walker," and perhaps have anthropomorphized the "characters" a bit more, make it both scientifically solid (as it certainly is) and more fanciful, just slightly. It's certainly a valuable little book, and as are the marketing spinoffs. I deeply look forward to reading the upcoming series (Grolier) that Carol Young and Skip Crane are producing (over the next two years), on Imagining Nature, a fabulous and instructional series for young children on nature's formations, such as trees, fungi, ice--all the mysteries (and hidden faces) in the faces of nature. This series will spin the world of young scientists and the curious among us all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Little Walrus warning, January 4, 2011

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This review is from: Little Walrus Warning - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (Mini book) (Hardcover)

I consulted with a local children's librarian and viewed the children's books I was considering that were in the library. My prerequisites were nature related and well-illustrated. This book is both. I highly recommend a visit and an actual handling of the book. My grandchildren are out of state and I cannot take them to my library myself very often yet. When I have tried to purchase books based on just the Amazon description I have been wrong in my choices for age appropriateness and quality of illustration. Titles are not enough and what is "popular" or promoted is not my guide.

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost too cute for words, May 31, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Little Walrus Warning (Smithsonian Oceanic Collection) (Paperback)

Five stars PLUS! But, then I am a walrus lover! I plan on taking the cover and having it framed, I think it is hat cute!. Gotta love them WALURES!!!