Blue Planet: Life in Our Oceans and Rivers (Colors of the World)
by Moira Butterfield (Author) Jonathan Woodward (Illustrator)
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Kirkus
A serviceable early introduction to watery environments and some of their residents, wild and otherwise. (index) (Informational picture book. 6-9)
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School Library Journal
Gr 1-4--This work introduces younger children to the many wonders of oceans and river life. Full-color illustrations depict examples of animal life dependent on the waters in which they live. The five oceans and the major rivers of the world are presented with information about each. The water cycle is explained and illustrated showing the ceaseless circle of renewal. The sizes and habitats of creatures great and small living in a variety of waters are compared. The great white shark is presented as a fearsome creature, and viper fish are portrayed with scary fangs. Transportation on waterways is represented by a variety of vessels, and floating homes and barges are shown as possible places to live on the water. Yet the broad assortment of facts, figures, and creatures results in a lack of coherence in this introductory work. VERDICT A random collection of information about life in Earth's oceans and rivers that lacks the coherence needed to be a truly useful resource. Best serves as an addition to existing collections on habitats.--Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, formerly at Trinity-Pawling School, NY
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Moira Butterfield is an internationally-published children's book author. Her work includes picture books, board books, fiction, and highly-commended non-fiction books that seek to spark a child's imagination about our world. She studied literature and has lived in and traveled to many places across the world. She currently lives in Bath, UK, with her family, where she loves to cycle, sew, and sing.
Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese American from Taipei and Portland, currently working out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Her interest in art began at a young age, using drawing to express herself and her inner imaginary world. She uses watercolor, colored pencil, and digital processes to create a blend of traditional texture with a modern look and feel.
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
JNF037070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Marine animals
Aquatic animals
