I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty: And Other Questions about the Oceans
I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty: And Other Questions about the Oceans
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I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty: And Other Questions about the Oceans

Written by Anita Ganeri & illustrated by Gareth Lucas
Part of the I Wonder Why Book Series
$15.99
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5 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
~720L
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Jul 18, 2023
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The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more! Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children’s author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out. Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and learn fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780753479322
    Publication Date
    July 18, 2023
    Publisher
    Kingfisher
    Page Count
    32
    Reading Age
    5 - 7 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~720L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.59
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    49799
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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