![]() Information and illustrations are simply "spot-on" in accuracy and will capture the attention of readers young and old. The "Welcome to the Museum" series is an educational delight. I received a review copy of Oceanarium from Big Picture Press in exchange for an honest review. ![]() My science-loving 8-year-old is my target audience for this book, but we're all enjoying it. The reading experience really does mimic a visit to a museum, in that readers can visit the galleries in any order and still understand what's going on. There is so much information in this book that it would be hard to digest it all at once, but it is divided into small sections that can be taken in one or two at a time. This is a nonfiction resource that theoretically could be used as a reference book, but which works much better as a coffee table book that everyone picks up and looks at casually. In my house, the pictures have been enjoyed by ages 2 to adult. Each illustration is labeled so that readers can identify the different species shown, and there is a key provided that gives quick facts about each plant or animal. The endpapers instantly immerse the reader in the world of the ocean and the detailed illustrations inside depict the vast diversity of the creatures who live in it. The pictures are the real draw of this book. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone. It's very attractive and beautifully designed!ĭisclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. How can I trust what is written in this book if they aren't careful to present the information in the correct way? If they are misrepresenting one theory, they might be doing it all over the place. It makes me not trust anything else that the book says. And it is dishonest to present a theory and pretend that it is a fact. They write as if evolutionary theories are established empirical facts that have been tested and proven. If only the text said, "One theory about the origin of the universe is. This is so unethical, and it would be so easy to correct. However, one thing that I really hate in scientific books is when a scientific THEORY is presented as if it were a fact. This would be a great book to use as a reference for a school project, but it is also just fun to read! There are lots of details like how large a particular animal can grow, in what habitat they are found, and what their behavior and habits are like. I really liked that the information is presented with all the scientific names and facts about each type of animal. It really makes this a special book, and it is so attractive to look through each page. I loved the beautiful artwork! The illustrations are colorful and graceful. There are sections all about whales, fish, reptiles, and every type of weird creature you can imagine! This book gives a lot of interesting information about the ocean and the animal that live there. ![]()
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