Reviews'Even more informative, even more interactive, even more imaginative' - Kleine Zeitung 'A book to marvel at that ignites the desire for science' - MeinBezirk.at 'The playful approach makes the jellyfish book a real journey of discovery for children aged eight and over. The beautiful pictures also inspire younger readers' - Aachener Zeitung 'Michael Stavaric once again approaches a sea creature in an amusing, unusual and entertaining way... In accessible language, he explores its life, challenges the reader with facts and embellishes the whole thing up with stories, poems and jokes about jellyfish' - Wiener Journal 'An original mixture of knowledge, humour and wordplay' - Science.apa.at
Grade FromThird Grade
SynopsisDive beneath the waves and explore the amazing world of the jellyfish with this fact-filled book for middle grade readers who can't get enough about marine animals! LIVESCIENCE LIST BEST SCIENCE BOOK FOR KIDS Filled with fascinating jellyfish facts, activities, and plenty of jokes, this second book in the Amazing Ocean series is the perfect follow-up to Amazing Octopus. The second title in the Amazing Ocean series is just as mind-blowing, inspiring and full of irreverent fun as the first. Children will learn about the astonishing variety of species, including some extremely dangerous ones, some types with truly amazing abilities, how scientists have been inspired by these mysterious dwellers of the deep in developing new technology, and much more... Along the way there is also plenty of opportunity for entertaining and mind-expanding digressions into other topics, including astrophysics, immortality and ancient mythology. This isn't just a book to teach children about jellyfish, but one to fill them with wonder and curiosity for the natural world. All this is stunningly illustrated, in b&w and sepia original artwork throughout, packed in a textured self cover hardback with foil areas on the cover. Both text and artwork are also highlighted with colored ink to highlight important elenents. Each chapter ends with interactive summaries of the topics addressed, including games and creative exercises, to keep kids engaged and entertained as they learn. These interactive elements are also available as a printable pdf version for those that prefer to keep their copy pristine., 'The coolest book ever written about jellyfish' Animal Lovers 'As exciting and entertaining as a non-fiction book can be' Greenpeace Magazine 'A book to marvel at that ignites the desire for science' MeinBezirk.at _____ Dive beneath the waves with the second book in the Amazing Ocean series, which will introduce you to the strange and beautiful world of the jellyfish. _____Did you know that there were jellyfish in the Earth's oceans hundreds of millions of years before the first dinosaurs? These strange and beautiful creatures are among the most ancient animals on our planet, and the deadliest too. In this amazing illustrated adventure, you'll be introduced to many of the mind-blowing varieties of these mysterious beings in our oceans, from immortal jellyfish to jellyfish with superpowers and even some astronaut jellyfish (yes, really). Are you ready to enter their mysterious undersea world? Then let's dive in.
LC Classification NumberQL377.S4A4 2024