Saturday, January 7, 2012

Nuzzolo, Deborah Whale Shark


Nuzzolo, Deborah      Whale Shark  
Capstone Publishers 2011   32p     18.99  978-1-4296-5414-2           
elem                Blazers (Capstone)   VG-BNe           

The whale shark's environment, physical characteristics, 
and importance is discussed for young readers.              
Deborah Nuzzolo has related the basic facts about the life of a
whale shark accompanied by bold photographs and fact boxes. Her choice of
wording is apropos to the story as well as the age group. Readers will enjoy the
intermingling of words, photos, and fact boxes as they progress through the book.  
   
    This is a great book for young readers and non-readers. It's bold expressive 
photographs will entice the active minds of young children.
    The format and layout of the book is beautifully placed for the most
effective enjoyment of the readers. The additional materials at the back of the
book is a plus for teachers and parents.    This book is one in the  _Shark
Zone  The series consists of __8_ books at this time. The general theme of the
series is __sharks ____.            McNeil, Linda



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