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How big can giant tube worms grow? What do giant tube worms eat? Learn all about these fascinating invertebrates in this title.

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The species mentioned in these books receive mixed treatment; some are covered in a few pages, others dominate nearly half the book. The remainder of the texts consists of background information and spreads highlighting related species, including some unusual ones not often found in titles for young readers. Most volumes include a diagram of ocean depth zones and each explains how scientists research sea creatures and also details threats to the Earth's oceans, including overfishing, global warming, and the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The layout features a few paragraphs per spread, accompanied by text boxes and color photos; unfortunately, the captions sometimes repeat information found in the narrative. One other quibble: Giant Isopods states that these animals have the largest eggs of any marine invertebrate but neglects to mention how big they are. Jackie Partch, Multnomah County Library, Portland, ORSchool Library Journal/Series Made SimpleNovember 2011-- School Library Journal/Series Made Simple This informative and colorful series will engage younger children to learn more about the sea and its creatures. It covers natural history, adaptations, human interaction, and conservation efforts. Vivid illustrations with charts, graphs, and fact boxes draw attention to the text. Questions are highlighted and answered. Each book supports curriculum standards and contains a bibliography and websites to find out more. The eye-popping photos on blue covers will attract browsers. Glossary. Index. Barbara Jo McKee, Educational Reviewer, Stow, Ohio Recommended Library Media Connection May/June 2012-- Library Media Connection

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