Sea Lions

Seedlings

by Kate Riggs

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Nature

24 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2014

Reviews

[Earl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am so glad I discovered the Amazing Animals series! Lots of information but not too much text to make things overwhelming for young readers. There’s also definitions on the bottom of some pages to clarify some terms they may not be familiar with. The photographs will captivate them as well. What sets this series apart is the short folktale about each animal found at the end of each book explaining an animal’s noticeable feature. In this one, it tells a story of why Japan respects sea lions.

[Little Champs]

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[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introductory book on sea lions. The full color photos really add to the book and are very interesting for the reader.