Otters (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series) [Hardcover]

Adrienne Mason (Author), Nancy Gray Ogle (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Series: Kids Can Press Wildlife Series

How otters grow and learn is just one of the topics in this clearly written look at North American river and sea otters. Kids can find out about where otters live, what they eat, how they protect themselves and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of this title in the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these playful aquatic mammals.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-This title introduces both river and sea otters, providing basic information on a variety of topics, including their habitat, lifestyle, and diet. Fact boxes in the upper-right corner of most pages present additional tidbits. The full- and double-page watercolor illustrations are quite striking, and along with maps, close-ups, and cutouts, enhance the text. For example, a picture of a sea otter also includes a magnified view of the animal's ear and fur as well as a cutaway section showing its spine. The text continually shifts back and forth between the sea otter and river otter, and while the text is clear about which animal is being discussed, this arrangement makes the book difficult to use for reports. Young researchers might prefer Diane Swanson's Otters (Gareth Stevens, 1998) and Doe Boyle's Otter on His Own (Soundprints, 1995), which are more in-depth treatments.
Cathie Bashaw Morton, Somers Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

A pleasant introduction to North American river otters and their larger cousins, the sea otters, with colored drawings on every page and an easy-to-read text. (Kirkus Review )

This little book of only 32 pages provides young readers with an informative introduction to the lives of two of north America’s most endearing animals, river otters and sea otters. (Science Books & Films )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553374061
• ISBN-13: 978-1553374060
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,128,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)