Life in a Tidal Pool

by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Pamela Carroll (Illustrator)

A unique glimpse into the fragile and fascinating environment of a tidal pool reveals the many varieties of creatures--from plankton to starfish--that live in this constantly changing community

60 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1990

About the author

Alvin Silverstein grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest son of an immigrant family who emphasized hard work and education. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he got a Master's degree in chemistry and met his wife, author Virginia B. Silverstein. He got his Ph.D. at NYU while teaching at the College of Staten Island. He ultimately became a Professor of Biology there and also Director of the Physician Assistant program, while coauthoring books with his wife and, later, two of their children as well.

Reviews

[Damore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am always on the lookout for "living books" for our science studies. This one was great. My kids followed along with their sketchbooks open, drawing the creatures they were learning about as the authors described them. We read this as a companion to Pagoo by Holling Clancy Holling and in anticipation of a beach trip.

[keereads · Rating 3 out of 5]

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