Clinging Sea Horses Book

Introduces the sea horse by describing its habitat, behaviors, and physical characteristics including its prehensile tale.

Children's Literature

The opening page is great. It shows a picture and asks a question, "What is clinging to the sea grass?" Turn the page and there is a seahorse with its tail wrapped around a frond. The short but engaging teXt describes seahorse characteristics such as its prehensile tail, how it moves in water, its camouflage techniques, body parts and the gestation and birth of baby seahorses. The pictures are eXcellent. The closing pages provide a map to show the places where seahorses live and a diagram with labels for the body parts. There is a glossary and an activity entitled "Hunt and Find" that can also serve as an indeX. The closing page has a brief description about the author. Another winning entry in the "PullAhead" series. 2001, Lerner, $21.27 and $6.95. Ages 5 to 7. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot <%ISBN%> 0822537648