Water Babies

This series about baby animals that live in or near the sea will be a welcome addition to any library. Each book introduces a different sea baby and talks about their early life. Illustrations compare adults of the species to human adults or, in the case of the seahorses, to common household items. Maps show habitats. Beautiful photographs throughout the books and in the glossary are clearly labeled and add interest. The series will be valued by young researchers and browsers alike. Recommended.

This series about baby animals that live in or near the sea will be a welcome addition to any library. Each book introduces a different sea baby and talks about their early life. Illustrations compare adults of the species to human adults or, in the case of the seahorses, to common household items. Maps show habitats. Beautiful photographs throughout the books and in the glossary are clearly labeled and add interest. The series will be valued by young researchers and browsers alike. Recommended.

The primary-grade crowd will love this early fluent reader series that discusses the infancy and development from birth to adulthood of various water animals. Physicality at each stage, diet, and social structure are addressed; predators are not mentioned in all of the volumes. Clearly labeled photographs complement the texts; words that are defined in the glossaries appear in bold in the narratives; and the glossaries include both definitions and photographs. The vocabulary is more complex than that found in many beginning-reader series, but each volume is chock full of fascinating facts. A map highlights where each animal lives. This series is a standout.