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Gillian King-Cargile - Toy and the Tide Pool - 9780875807423 - V9780875807423
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Toy and the Tide Pool

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Description for Toy and the Tide Pool Hardcover. A fluff-brained bunny named Bear gets lost at the beach where he befriends Princess Shelleena, a mermaid doll, who helps him learn about tides and the fascinating creatures who call tide pools their home. Num Pages: 36 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.

In the second book in the Stuffed Bunny Science Adventure Series, a fluff-brained bunny named Bear gets lost at the beach. He befriends Princess Shelleena, a mermaid doll, who helps him learn about tides and the fascinating creatures who call tide pools their home. But can Bear's new friend help him find a way to signal for help before the high tide sweeps him out to sea? This silly, salty adventure introduces young readers to interesting ocean animals and helps them understand concepts of biodiversity and earth system science. It concludes with an interview with a marine biologist from Chicago's world-renowned Shedd Aquarium. About the Stuffed Bunny Science Adventure Series NIU Press is pleased to work with the P-20 Center at Northern Illinois University to publish a series of STEM-based storybooks for young readers. The P-20 Center collaborates with university and community partners to promote innovation in teaching and learning, and foster educational success for all ages. The Stuffed Bunny Science Adventure Series for young readers is an extension of STEM Read, a P-20 program that helps readers explore the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts behind popular fiction. This series shares the adventures of a fluff-brained bunny named Bear and his favorite boy, Jack. In each story, Bear meets other toys who teach him about the world around him. The books explore the importance of working together and making friends. They also incorporate STEM concepts aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Learn more about the Stuffed Bunny Science Adventure Series and find resources, videos, and games at stemread.com.

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
36
Condition
New
Number of Pages
36
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780875807423
SKU
V9780875807423
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Gillian King-Cargile
Gillian King-Cargile is director of Northern Illinois University's STEM Read program (stemread.com), which introduces young readers to the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts behind popular fiction. She holds a BA in film production and an MFA in creative writing from Southern Illinois University, and lives with her husband and daughter in DeKalb, Illinois. Kevin Krull holds a BFA in illustration from Northern Illinois University. His illustrations have appeared in Creative Quarterly and have been shown in the Chicago area. He loved to color when he was a kid, and obviously he never quite grew up—he lives in Westmont, Illinois, where he continues to draw and color all day long.

Reviews for Toy and the Tide Pool
"The Toy and the Tide Pool is cute, humorous, and informative. The illustrations are very attractive and supportive of the storyline. The language is interesting and engaging."—Laurie Elish-Piper, Distinguished Teaching Professor, NIU Department of Literacy and Elementary Education "This is a good introduction for children to marine biology. I like the approach of teaching children about marine life in tide pools, and the art is really well done."—Wayne Bennett, professor of biology, University of West Florida

Goodreads reviews for Toy and the Tide Pool


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