An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab.
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Feb 19, 2009
Megan
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My dad read this book to me when I was just a little girl, exploring the tide pools of San Diego.
Pagoo tells the story of a hermit crab, from his first stages of life (no larger than a pencil dot), to his rough and tumble days as a fighting crab living in Tide Pool Town. It is a wonderful way for children to learn more about the world under the waves, but the story is clever enough that it is interesting for adults too. What truly makes this book special however, are the amazing, More...
Pagoo tells the story of a hermit crab, from his first stages of life (no larger than a pencil dot), to his rough and tumble days as a fighting crab living in Tide Pool Town. It is a wonderful way for children to learn more about the world under the waves, but the story is clever enough that it is interesting for adults too. What truly makes this book special however, are the amazing, More...
Jan 05, 2010
Nockie
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This book changed my life. I read it as a child and it sparked a life-long interest in marine biology. Because my grandparents lived near the beach I was able to explore tidepools, but after reading this book I could actually identify what I was seeing! After taking a marine biology class in college I re-read the book and discovered that Holling's research was accurate and matched my textbook definitions. Every few years I re-read it -- the book is delightful!
Dec 09, 2010
WHY: L loves tidepools and so he might relate to this book better than some of Holling's other books. From a review: "Pagoo tells the story of a hermit crab, from his first stages of life (no larger than a pencil dot), to his rough and tumble days as a fighting crab living in Tide Pool Town."
Dec 01, 2009
Iona
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this is the cutest, funniest, most... awesome book of the ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 26, 2011
Joselle173
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Incredible book about a hermit crab that follows him from birth to adulthood. Lots to learn about this little crustacean and tide-pool life and written in such a great way! Highly recommend this book!
Apr 13, 2009
Grace
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The illustrations is just delightful to look at while you read it - and I have this book for over seven years now.
May 29, 2008
Larry
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Like all good children's literature (and film as well), Holling Clancy Holling's books are delightful for adults as well as kids of all ages. Younger children love to have his books read to them, and older ones love to read them, which is kind of a bummer because then the adults don't get to read them anymore. Pagoo is the delightful story of the life of a hermit crab, and instilled in me and my children a love for shore life and tidal pools.
Jun 06, 2008
Kari
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This book is SO good. Jaimey and I learned a lot about tide pools and the life cycle of crabs. The language of this book is so descriptive. Here's one of my favorites. Pagoo had just been caught by a wave and it had crashed him against a rock shattering his already cracked shell. "Now, like clothes being shed by a boy in a race to go swimming, Pagoo's covering dropped away from him, piece by piece." (from page 73)
Oct 14, 2010
Amber
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Another fantastic story from Holling C Holling. Because the story is long and very descriptive I keep expecting the kids to be bored but instead at the end of every chapter they beg for more. We love all the drawings in the margins and were fascinated by all the creatures of the tide pools.
Sep 03, 2011
Jenifer
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We are doing a natural journal while we read through this very informative book. WE did a nature journal while reading this it was great ! The kids and I had so much fun the book made you want more.
Jul 05, 2008
Ann
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This book had me obsessed with tide pools as a little girl. The illustrations are beautiful, the story cute, with lots and lots of actual scientific information all through it.
Aug 27, 2009
Charles
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This is a book I remember reading over and over and over when I was a kid.
The adventures of a Hermit Crab. Just an absolutely wonderful story with wonderful illustrations.
The adventures of a Hermit Crab. Just an absolutely wonderful story with wonderful illustrations.
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