In One Tidepool: A Rhyming Marine Biology Book Perfect for the Classroom

by Anthony Fredericks, Anthony Fredericks

Learn about ocean animals and marine life that live in tidepools in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book! Perfect for classrooms and read-aloud storytime for kids 3-5, In One Tidepool is a fun introduction to the wonders of this small habitat.

Did you know that a whole community of creatures lives in a tidepool? (We promise, it's not just starfish!) Dive into their wet and splashy home and explore the world

BarnaclesHermit crabsSea snailsSea AnemonesAnd more!

Fun, building rhymes make this a perfect storytime

A knobby sea star slowly slips

Across the pool on feeding trips.

It creeps by limpets, brown and white,

Who tightly cling with all their might,

And watch the crabs with borrowed rooms

Shuffle across seaweed blooms.

Backmatter

Descriptions of every animal mentioned in the bookFantastic facts about each sea creatureThe authors' favorite resources to learn more about ecologyThe authors' favorite wildlife conservation and animal preservation organizations

Genres: Nature, Science, Animals, Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books

57 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Anthony D. Fredericks is Professor Emeritus of Education at York College of Pennsylvania (York, PA) where he taught both teacher education and writing courses.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to tide pools for the picture book crowd. The story itself felt a bit disjointed at first, we get a rather humorous introductory letter written by a sea star, then begin the story proper with a girl looking at the tide pool, then we go into a bit of a "house that jack built" spin-off, each page adding to the list of creatures, the foundation being "barnacles with legs so small / that waved at the girl who watched them all / in one tidepool, fun to explore /A web of life on a rugged shore" Ultimately, though, the overall effect is appealing and the illustrations are vibrant. Endorsements by professionals (such as professor of oceanography) and back matter including suggestions for further reading and organization that work to preserve animal habitats boost the educational value.

[sb · Rating 3 out of 5]

i purchased this book on a trip to washington state after my first tidepool adventure. while this book has beautiful illustrations and inspires wonder, i’m not a fan of the story. it’s a spin off of a hole in the bottom of the sea.

[Kelly Case · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for my classroom science library- especially since my students reside around Monterey Bay. Whimsical illustrations and a fun rhythm to the reading.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way for our family to learn more about the creatures we see in rock pools.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use for American Girl Program - Kailey Hopkins

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nicely illustrated book that has a singsong, rhyming narrative about the life in a tidepool.