Seahorses [Library Binding]

Twig George (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

K-Gr. 3. Similar in format and approach to George's Jellies: The Life of Jellyfish (2001), this volume spotlights seahorses. A typical double-page spread has a sentence or a couple of paragraphs discussing some aspect of seahorse anatomy or behavior, illustrated by one or two color photos of the animals in the wild. Scientific as well as English names for individual species are used to identify animals in the pictures. Some of the photographs are simply quite beautiful. Others stand out for their subjects--three varieties camouflaged in different undersea environments or a male seahorse giving birth. The text is well cadenced and informative, though occasionally more poetic than precise. Even so, children will find this a visually stimulating introduction to some truly unique creatures. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761328696
• ISBN-13: 978-0761328698
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,913,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, October 18, 2003

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Jill Braun "Jill Braun" (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seahorses (Library Binding)

This is a beautifully rendered book, rich with information and vivid photographs. Ms. George manages to capture the reader's interest with fascinating facts and convey a great deal of material that will be interesting to readers of all ages. SEAHORSES is a wonderful book for children and adults alike, and beautiful enough to keep on your coffee table for all to see and admire.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enhanced with stunning full-color photographs, January 15, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seahorses (Library Binding)

Seahorses by Twig C. George is a children's picture book that introduced young readers to these amazing creatures with a text of interesting, entertaining facts enhanced with stunning full-color photographs and showcasing a wide variety of seahorse species. A wondrous and wonderful introduction to these beautiful creatures of the ocean, Seahorses is a delight to page through and very highly recommended for both school and community library Pets/Wildlife collections.