Deep in the Swamp
by Donna M Bateman (Author) Brian Lies (Illustrator)
Readers count from one otter pup to ten baby crayfish as they learn about the special relationships between the baby and mom mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that make their home in the Okenfenokee Swamp.
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"Delightful as a read-aloud, a counting book or an introduction to the ecosystem for young naturalists. (Picture book/nonfiction. 4-8)" -- Kirkus
ALA/Booklist
"Throughout the book, colorful acrylic paintings precisely delineate the flora and fauna of the Okefenokee. A sprightly read-aloud choice for science units on swamps." — Carolyn Phelan
Publishers Weekly
"An attractive introduction to an exotic locale. Ages 3-6. "(Feb.)" Copyright 2007 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
School Library Journal
"This appealing title is a perfect combination of text and art." --Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA" Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Donna M Bateman
Donna Bateman is the author of DEEP IN THE SWAMP and OUT ON THE PRAIRIE. She lives in Bridgeton, Missouri.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781570915963
Lexile Measure
820
Guided Reading Level
M
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Publication date
February 01, 2007
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV009030 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Counting & Numbers
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
Library of Congress categories
Counting
Swamp animals
Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.)
Swamp plants
Swamp animals
Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.)
Swamp plants
Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize
Winner 2008 - 2008
Delaware Diamonds Award
Nominee 2008 - 2009
