A Whale Is Not a Fish: And Other Animal Mix-Ups [Hardcover]

Melvin Berger (Author), Marshall H. Peck (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Demco Media (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606100407
• ISBN-13: 978-0606100403
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,748,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Prize-winning author, Melvin Berger, believes that science should always be fun. In his books - he has written over 200! - and in his talks to young people, he stresses the excitement of science and the thrill of scientific discovery.

He also believes in a hands-on approach to science for young people. Many of his books are full of interesting, informative, and easy-to-do activities and experiments.

His great enthusiasm for science spills over into Mr. Berger's hobby of collecting old scientific instruments. In his collection is everything from 18th century microscopes to an ancient chinese opium balance.

Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Berger has earned degrees from the University of Rochester, Columbia University, and London (England) University. In 1983, he was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences. Over the years he has won awards from the Children's book Council, National Science Teachers Association, Child Study Association, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library. He lives in New York City and East Hampton, New York, with his wife, Gilda, who is also an author.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some things I didn't even know...., August 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Whale Is Not a Fish: And Other Animal Mix-Ups (Paperback)

I like this book mainly because it went to extraordinary lengths to explain why a whale isn't a fish or the differences between a crocodile, an alligator a frog, and a toad.

The thing that surprised me the most is finding out the difference between a donkey and a mule. I never knew that mules couldn't reproduce. I did know that they were stubborn. I also didn't know that there was such a thing as the butterfly moth.

All in all, I found this book entertaining to read and would recommend it to young readers.

4.0 out of 5 stars Whales, September 2, 2011

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This review is from: A Whale Is Not a Fish: And Other Animal Mix-Ups (Paperback)

It was sent in a timely manner and in great condition as stated on the ad.I have not had much experience with the product yet, because I haven't read it or needed it to teach. This is why I bought the book.