Everything Dolphin: What Kids Really Want to Know about Dolphins

by Marty Crisp

Overview

Dolphins captivate us with their intelligence, their chattering and their amazing jumping! These truly cool animals are the latest focus in the popular Kids' FAQs(tm) series, based on real questions from real kids. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, species distinction, and life cycle, this book delves into the more unusual—but equally important—questions, like Why are dolphins always smiling? Everything Dolphin is packed full of useful information and fun trivia. Parents and teachers agree, the Kids' FAQs(tm) series is perfect for budding scientists or simply curious kids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781559710428
Publisher:	Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Publication date:	04/01/2004
Series:	Kids Faqs
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.27(w) x 9.43(h) x 0.44(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Everything Dolphin Contents

• Introduction
• If dolphins are mammals, why do they live in the water?
• Dolphins are warm-blooded. How warm are they, and how do they stay warm?
• How are dolphins different from porpoises?
• How fast can dolphins swim, and how deep can they dive?
• Do dolphins breathe the same way we do?
• Do dolphins have a sense of smell?
• How high can a dolphin jump?
• Who is the most famous dolphin?
• How do dolphins sleep?
• Can dolphins hear well?
• What sounds do dolphins make? Can we talk to dolphins?
• What's a dolphin's favorite food? What does a dolphin drink?
• Are dolphins born underwater? Do they have belly buttons?
• Do baby dolphins eat fish?
• Do dolphins have enemies?
• How old can a dolphin live to be?
• How small and how big can a dolphin be?
• Why do dolphins sometimes get stranded on land?
• Why do dolphin shows always use bottlenose dolphins?
• Do dolphins have necks?
• What is a group of dolphins called?
• Can dolphins see well, and can they see in color?
• Do dolphins cry?
• Why are dolphins always smiling?
• How many teeth do dolphins have?
• Do dolphins really like people?
• Why don't dolphins have hair like other mammals?
• What does dolphin skin feel like?
• How smart are dolphins?
• What are the rarest and the most common dolphins?
• If you're underwater with a dolphin, can you hear him?
• How far can a dolphin travel?
• Do dolphins fall in love?
• Can people ride dolphins? Is swimming with dolphins a good thing?
• What can I do to be around dolphins?
• Meet the dolphins
• Resources

Editorial Reviews

Two titles extend the paper-over-board Kids' FAQs series: Everything Dolphin: What Kids Really Want to Know About Dolphins by Marty Crisp and Everything Reptile by Cherie Winner. Like the previous titles, children pose the questions (such as "How are dolphins different from porpoises?" and "Who is the most famous dolphin?") and brief paragraphs paired with close-up color photographs serve as answers. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

Gr 3-5-These books provide kids with answers to common questions about various animals. Each chapter is headed with one or two queries (e.g., "How fast can dolphins swim, and how deep can they dive?") followed by one- or two-page answers. Enough information is provided to cover the basics, such as what the creatures look like and what they eat. There's not much species-specific material, but the answer to each question is detailed enough for most reports. Of the two, Reptile has less specific information, probably because it has a broader range of creatures to discuss, but it still makes a good introduction to the topic. Because the chapters are relatively short, the texts never seem overwhelming or intimidating. Lots of clear photos add appeal. Although neither volume has an index, children can easily access information through the tables of contents. With broad appeal for both browsers and researchers, these offerings make good additions to natural-history collections.-Arwen Marshall, Minneapolis Public Library Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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