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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Surrounded By Sea
By Gail Gibbons
Explore island life through changing seasons and maritime traditions.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
32 pages· 1,109 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Experience the rhythm of island life as each season unfolds by the sea. Witness the ferry's vital role in connecting the island, and join fishermen as they ready their nets for summer's bounty. Discover the secrets of buoys and lobster traps, and marvel at the diverse boats dotting the horizon. What stories do the waves whisper as the island's heartbeat echoes through the tides?
From the publisher
Discover what life is like season by season when you’re surrounded by the sea. See the ferry that brings people and supplies to the island and the fisherman preparing their nets for the summer fishing season. Learn about the significance of buoys, the workings of lobster traps, and the variety of boats you can see from the shore.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,109
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~669L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 104927
Publication
- Published
- January 3, 2006
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823420216
- LCCN
- 2004054089
- OCLC
- 56194980
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