Product Description

How are an octopus and a squid different? What kinds of creatures live in the deepest abyss of the ocean? What do scientists say some legendary sea monsters really are? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide: Sea Monsters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #238860 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-25
• Released on: 2008-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780375846632
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. Mary is the author of over 50 acclaimed books for children. Natalie has worked as a children’s librarian and as a teacher of English and E.S.L. This is their ninth book together.

Sal Murdocca has illustrated over 200 children’s trade and text books. He has taught writing and illustration at the Parsons School of Design. He lives and works in New City, New York with his wife, Nancy.

Customer Reviews

Informative and fun
I actually have only read one "Magic Treehouse" book (Which I did enjoy), but I must say that I was very impressed with the sheer magnitude of this research guide. It's as entertaining as the fiction series--which commentaries by our favorite heroes--and thoroughly informative, going from the basics to mysteries to legends. There are plenty of facts of which I had never heard. The illustrations are also wonderful. Great research guide, indeed.

Fun to read
Did you know that octopi are as smart as dogs? Or that Viperfish have 350 lights in their mouths? You'll find these and more interesting facts in SEA MONSTERS, the companion research guide to DARK DAY IN THE DEEP SEA. Discover old sea monster legends, info on squids, octopi, and other animals in the abyss. Also learn about prehistoric sea monsters, and exploration of the deep sea. I've met the Scientific Consultant for this book, Dr. Sonke Johnsen, he said that "The world will need thousands of new Marine Biologists, because we've only just begun to explore the mysteries of the deep sea." I'd highly recommend this book to all fans of the MAGIC TREE HOUSE series, especially kids ages 7-12, who are interested in Deep Sea animals.

Fiat Lux!
-Cybill

Another satisfied reader
I bought this on advanced order for my grandson who upon receiving the book began reading at once. He is a huge Mary Pope Osborne follower and reported that the book was worth waiting for.