Rare & Blue
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Rare & Blue

By Constance Van Hoven, Alan Marks (Illustrator)

Explore Earth's rare blue species and uncover their secrets before they vanish forever.

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48 pages
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Embark on a global journey to discover eight rare blue species, from the elusive blue lobster to the majestic blue whale. Each page reveals the mysteries of these endangered creatures, inviting readers to delve deeper into their unique worlds. As you uncover the secrets of the Karner blue butterfly and the Eastern Indigo snake, a surprising twist reminds us of Earth's own rarity and the urgent need for its protection. Will these vibrant species survive, or will they fade into legend? Dive into this vivid exploration and find out.

From the publisher

A variety of rare blue species–from the blue lobster to the blue black bear–are rare and unique for a reason.

Travel across Earth to discover eight species that are blue in color and are either naturally rare, threatened, or endangered. Panoramic illustrations and a playful main text prompt a search for the blue species at hand, while the page-turn and informative sidebars zoom in to reveal a closer look at the species. There’s a lot to uncover about the Karner blue butterfly, blue black bear, blue whale, Quitobacquito pupfish, Cerulean warbler, blue lobster, Eastern Indigo snake, and big bluestem grass. A surprise ending celebrates that planet Earth is the rarest and bluest and must be protected for the sake of all.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
850L
Themes & topics
Books about climate changeBooks about wildlife conservationBooks about animalsBooks about natureBooks about plants
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Very informative, delightful color book (especially if for lovers of blue) with beautiful illustrations.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
September 1, 2020
First published
June 16, 2020
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781623540975

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