Islands

Children's Literature

Did you know that Greenland is the largest island in the world or that the newest island in the world can be found in the Pacific Ocean? These and other facts are identified in this thorough book about islands. What makes a piece of land an island and the many different types of islands are discussed. Other topics include how an island is formed, volcanic islands, and coral reef islands. Patterns of islands, such as arc or archipelago, are highlighted as well as the various differences in climate and sea levels of islands. Additionally, information about the type of vegetation, animals, and people living on islands is included. Each spread features two relevant color photographs, diagrams, or drawings along with succinct explanations. The text is written in easy-to-understand language accompanied by useful text features including words in bold defined in a glossary. An index, table of contents, and list of sources for additional information on islands add to the versatility of this book. This title is part of the series "Geography First." 2004, Blackbirch Press/The Gale Group, Ages 6 to 10.
—Nancy T. Braverman