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Synopsis
The Two-Can Discovery Guides series is a fantastic way to discover the worlds of history, nature and science. The book is filled with activities that challenge kids to try out ideas for themselves. Quiz questions encourage kids to look closely at each page, and this series is perfect for either home or school use.
Children's Literature
Well-constructed with an appealing format, this "Two-Can Discovery Guide" series book presents interesting information about a variety of oceanic life. Colorful drawings and informative photographs illustrate, for instance, up-to-the-minute information about "Creatures of the Deep." Each page features a topic, such as "Shallow Water," which is divided into boxed information about holdfasts and algae, a captioned picture of a dogfish, an illustration of skate egg cases, and facts about seaweed and the seahorses. A small overlaid "Quiz Corner" reviews page content with three or four memory questions. All in all, this book would provide elementary classrooms with a lively small-group discussion book or a good read-together choice, not only to inform readers about the ocean but to also illustrate the many conventions of nonfiction format. An index, a glossary of highlighted words and a selection of fascinating facts are included. 2001 (orig. 1997), Two-Can, $9.95 and $5.95. Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Susan Hepler