| When Whales Cross the Sea: The Gray Whale Migration Contributor(s): Katz Cooper, Sharon (Author), Leonard, Tom (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1479560790 ISBN-13: 9781479560790 Publisher: Picture Window Books OUR PRICE: $26.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems |
| Dewey: 599.522 |
| LCCN: 2014024416 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Series: Extraordinary Migrations |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.5" W x 11.4" (0.70 lbs) 24 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170625 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Invite readers to swim alongside a gray whale as she heads south on the longest migration journey of any mammal on Earth. When Whales Cross the Sea enchants readers with a story-like narrative while subtly teaching the role of migration in the whale's life cycle. Includes a "fast facts" page, a glossary, and realistic, text-match illustrations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cooper, Sharon Katz: - Sharon Katz Cooper is a science educator and freelance writer who specializes in science and social studies topics. She has written more than 25 books for children, including a series called Horrible Habitats, which was recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). She is based in Pittsburgh, Penn., where she lives with her husband and three boys, Reuven, Judah, and Yaron.Leonard, Tom: - Tom Leonard has been a freelance illustrator for more than 20 years. A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art (now called the University of the Arts) with a degree in Illustration, he has worked for numerous publications throughout his career, including Psychology Today, Reader's Digest, International Wildlife, and Science Digest. Since 1993 he has focused on children's books, usually with a view toward nature. Tom has had several shows throughout Philadelphia, and his work has appeared in the Graphis Annual and the Society of Illustrators. Tom teaches at the University of the Arts and also teaches summers at Fleisher Art Memorial, where he has exhibited his work on several occasions. Tom lives in South Philadelphia with his wife, Rose. |