Starfish (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) [Library Binding]

Edith Thacher Hurd (Author), Robin Brickman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2000 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1

Starfish have arms, but no legs. They have feet, but no toes. When starfish get hungry, they slide, glide, and feel their way in search of something to eat.

Starfish aren't fish, but they are living animals. Learn how starfish move, eat, and grow in Edith Hurd's poetic text, illustrated with Robin Brickman's vivid watercolor collages. Read and find out all about starfish, the stars of the sea.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-This updated version has retained most of the text and all of the poetry of the original (HarperCollins, 1962; o.p.). The starfish is referred to as "it," instead of "he"; the words "crawl" and "pull" have replaced "hump" to describe how a starfish attacks a clam; and the arrangement has been slightly altered for a more logical flow of ideas. The variety of starfish that one might encounter, their life cycle, and how they eat and grow are all included. The most compelling reason to replace your older edition is the beauty of Brickman's illustrations. Lovely cut-paper collages placed on multicolored, watercolor ocean backgrounds make this easy-to-read title a treat for the eye.
Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Excellent offerings for young ones beginning to read nonfiction." -- --Booklist

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised edition (May 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060283572
• ISBN-13: 978-0060283575
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,263,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for youngsters, October 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Starfish (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Hardcover)

I found this book very helpful and informative for my kindergarten class. It is both simplistic enough for them to grasp the information and stay "engaged" as well as, complex enough for children to learn several attributes of a starfish...and remember it! There is also a great activity supplied at the end of the book. It's been a winner for me at home and at school. Great for beginners to science.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended, August 2, 2005

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This review is from: Starfish (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science) (Paperback)

There is very little actual information in the book. My 4 year old wants to know WHY, HOW, WHEN, WHERE for everything... this book is very short and has very simple drawings. Did not meet our needs.