From the series What Animal Am I?
Ocean Animals
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series What Animal Am I?
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2023
ReviewedBetween its surface and floor, the ocean supports around one million animal species! This leveled title for beginning readers introduces four common ocean animals. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their body parts and behaviors. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features such as maps and animal adaptations reinforce the text and keep readers engaged as they guess the ocean animals!
Each title introduces four animals from the featured environment with a guessing game element. One spread provides a few basic facts alongside an outline of the creature's body with just one portion visible through a magnifying glass' circle. Spot images show two other body parts, while a range map provides more information. A page turn reveals the animal with two photographs and a couple more facts. The visual presentation is generally effective, though not especially eye- catching. Some of the challenges are more difficult than others. For example, Desert tortoise shell is a clear clue (Desert); platypus paw is harder to make a guess from (Wetlands), but in most cases, the combination of verbal and visual clues will be enough for readers to make a solid guess about the animal's identity. VERDICT: Effective use of the question-and-answer format to introduce animal features and behaviors.
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