Swordfish Returns

Smithsonian's Oceanic Collection

by Susan Korman

A tiny swordfish hatches in the Caribbean Sea. As the months pass, his bill grows long and will soon become a mighty hunting weapon! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Swordfish Returns is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Book An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for 3-9- Hardcover 12 x 8 3/4 inches

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Susan Korman is the author of over thirty books ranging from picture books and licensed works to YA novels. She has written tie-in novels for Ice Age, Monsters Vs Aliens, Kung Fu Panda, Kicking and Screaming and various Transformers movies.
She attended Le Moyne College, and now lives in Yardley, Pennsylvania, where she works as a writer and editor.

Reviews

[Anne Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another children's book I purchased from my local library's used book store to benefit the library. I pass these along to my grandchildren.

This book is part of the Smithsonian Oceanic Collection, and relates the life cycle of swordfish. Its small size will make it easy for children to handle, and the colorful illustrations that serve as the background for the text will hold a child's interest while they learn about the biology of one of the ocean's inhabitants. The story is probably best to be read to young children, but could be handled by mid-elementary grade students. I'd recommend this one for those homeschooling their children as the topic goes in just enough depth to be informative without being too technical for a youngster.

[Themountainbookie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book allows readers to peer into the life of a swordfish. Feels like a living book but of animals