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by Chris Butterworth (Author), John Lawrence (Illustrator)
"Stunning pictures and engaging words. . . . An accomplished entrée to early science topics." -- BOOKLIST (starred review)
Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you? Linger for a while and discover the secrets of the sea horse - one of the shyest fish in the sea. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey, and a pouch like a kangaroo, the sea horse acts like a chameleon, changing color to ward off danger or to show that he and his mate are a lifelong pair. Watch their fascinating mating dance, as the two of them twine their tails together and twirl, before she places her eggs in his pouch to be born. Could there be a more intriguing creature of the sea?Back matter includes an index, and a note about sea horses.
Author Biography
Chris Butterworth is the author of Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea, illustrated by John Lawrence, The Things That I LOVE about TREES, illustrated by Charlotte Voake, See What a Seal Can Do, illustrated by Kate Nelms, and How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? The Story of Food, illustrated Lucia Gaggiotti. Chris Butterworth lives in Cornwall, England.
John Lawrence says, "Sea horses are really exciting to draw, and I have tried to imagine how it must be to live under the water like them." John Lawrence is both the author and illustrator of This Little Chick, named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of the year.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.12 x 9.75 x 9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 24, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
