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Description
Seals by Lindeen, Carol K. gives young readers an introduction to seals, describing their streamlined bodies, whiskers, and flippers that help them swim. It shows how seals dive underwater to catch fish, then come back up to the surface to breathe. The book also explains where seals live, from icy coasts to rocky shores, and how they behave in those environments.
Quick Summary
Dive into the splashy world of seals and watch them glide, hunt, and surface with a surprising twist. Kids will be thrilled by the close-up photos of seals snapping up fish and popping back to the surface, learning how these ocean acrobats hold their breath and wiggle their whiskers. If your kid loves the gentle ocean lessons in "The Magic School Bus" or enjoys the simple animal facts in "National Geographic Little Kids", they'll be hooked on this seal story. Ideal for kindergarten to second grade, ages 5-7, who enjoy short, illustrated nonfiction about sea creatures.