Snapshots: The Wonders of Monterey Bay

by Celeste Davidson Mannis

Spare verse and gorgeous full-color photographs introduce young readers to the Monterey Bay's marine animals and the unique places they inhabit, offering engaging facts and smaller images on every page to provide a closer look at this ecosystem's many wonders.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2006

About the author

Celeste Davidson Mannis, the award winning author of several books for children, is convinced she has the best job in the world. "Writing for children is one of my greatest joys. Children are wonderfully open to new ideas. My goal is to explore aspects of our world - its people, cultures, history, and natural wonders - in a way that fuels their amazing intelligence and curiosity. Knowledge is power, and it's my fondest wish that through my books I can help provide children with a sense of their own potential and unique place in the greater world community."

Born in Los Angeles, California, Celeste now resides there with her much loved husband and daughters. She promises to go grocery shopping soon! Celeste holds undergraduate degrees in History and The History of Art, as well as a Masters in Business Administration, all from the University of Southern California. She has also studied British History and Renaissance Art History at the University of London.

Reviews

[Fabian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Snapshots: The Wonders of Monterey Bay- This book offers the reader an insightful look at the natural wonders and creatures around Monterey Bay. All the snapshots of creatures that inhabit the Monterey Bay area were fantastic. I really enjoyed looking at the Grey Whale pictures as well as the sea otters who all look very playful in their snapshots. This book would be a good read for any students interested in sea life. I would definitely read this with my elementary school and middle school students.

[Keri Rohr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great informational book for grades 3-5. This book taught me a lot about Monterey Bay and made it look like a fun place to be. I like how the book talks about everything inside and outside of the bay. It thought me about the creatures in and outside of the bay and about some of the physical features in and around the bay.