Overview
A fact-filled treasure trove of information about the sea's creatures, from fish to whales to dolphins to starfish!Come along as Captain Barnacle recounts his adventures on the high seas! Facts about fish and other sea creatures line the walls of the aquarium as Barnacle leads a school tour. The imaginative exploits of the captain and his search for buried treasure are complemented by the fun and informative fish facts. (The book was vetted by a number of aquarium specialists as well as marine biologists.)
Ed Miller's humorous text and lively illustrations are sure to keep children entertained. With the surge in popularity of fish and aquariums due to films like Finding Nemo and Shark Tale, this title will spark interest in fish-fascinated kids everywhere.
Synopsis
A fact-filled treasure trove of information about the sea's creatures, from fish to whales to dolphins to starfish!
Come along as Captain Barnacle recounts his adventures on the high seas! Facts about fish and other sea creatures line the walls of the aquarium as Barnacle leads a school tour. The imaginative exploits of the captain and his search for buried treasure are complemented by the fun and informative fish facts. (The book was vetted by a number of aquarium specialists as well as marine biologists.)
Ed Miller's humorous text and lively illustrations are sure to keep children entertained. With the surge in popularity of fish and aquariums due to films like Finding Nemo and Shark Tale, this title will spark interest in fish-fascinated kids everywhere.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 3-Captain Barnacle, an old pirate with a jaunty parrot, tells visitors how he sailed the seas, encountered sea creatures, and used his found treasure to open an aquarium. Sidebars offer brief facts about marine life, and fun facts appear on every spread. Brightly colored, graphic-style illustrations enhance the story. Young readers will be entertained in this introduction to aquariums and the riches of the sea.-Debbie Stewart Hoskins, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.