Seashore

One Small Square

by Donald M. Silver

Examines small portions of a sandy East Coast beach and a rocky West Coast shore and describes the life they support

Genres: Science, Nature, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Geography, Reference, Animals

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book for our study of oceans. The book details "one small square" of a sandy shore, a rocky shore (tide pools) and the areas close to it. We learned about the things that live in the sand, on the sand and in the water. Birds, snails, starfish, crabs, etc.

It also has ideas for observing things yourself. We have yet to do this, but it is scheduled.

The illustrations are very well done, but I still wanted to show them actual photographs of the animals. Better yet, we're going to go see them!

Highly recommended for fun or for learning.

[Ms. Biesecker]

Category: Informational
Author: Donald M. Silver
Illustrator: Patricia Wynne
Title: Seashore (One Small Square)
Publication date: 1993
Brief annotation: An illustrated hands-on science book about the seashore habitat, including a picture reference and glossary.
Themes: seashore, environment, ocean, science, habitats
Ways to use the book with children: Complimentary book to use for a science class studying habitats, the ocean, food chains, etc.

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book because it told me a lot about what can be in one small square of the seashore