At Low Tide (West Coast Wild)

by Deborah Hodge (Author) Karen Reczuch (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: West Coast Wild

Explore the wild shoreline of the majestic Pacific west coast and discover the spectacular array of colorful creatures living in rhythm with the tides.

At the edge of the Pacific Ocean, where land and sea meet, lies a narrow strip of beach called the intertidal zone. Endless tides move back and forth across the zone twice a day. A remarkable community of hardy shoreline creatures flourishes in this environment of ever-changing conditions.

In this third book in the West Coast Wild series, readers will meet brightly colored sea stars, a giant Pacific octopus, busy hermit crabs, delicate sand dollars, fish that camouflage and other intriguing marine animals that a child might see on a beach walk at low tide.

Author Deborah Hodge relates fascinating facts about each of the fourteen creatures, while Karen Reczuch's vibrant watercolor illustrations bring the magnificent shoreline and its unique inhabitants to life. Includes a note about the west coast intertidal zone and safety tips for beachcombers, as well as a further reading list.

Key Text Features additional information author's note explanation facts further reading illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.3 With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

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Review quotes

A great way to prepare youngsters for their first adventure at the seashore when the tide is out, giving them the tools to identify the accessible creatures they'll see and making the experience all the more meaningful.

— "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781773064130
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Publication date
March 01, 2022
Series
West Coast Wild
BISAC categories
JNF051150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
JNF051100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
Library of Congress categories
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