The Strangest Thing in the Sea

Poliquin Rachel

An intriguing look at some very strange creatures in the sea --- but which is the strangest?A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? A mountain of skulls on the ocean floor? Not everything is quite as it seems in this fascinating exploration of 12 bizarre and little-known sea animals. Each creature is introduced with an imaginative first-person depiction of its appearance accompanied by an artistic interpretation and the question “Am I the strangest thing in the sea?” Then open the gatefold and an illustration and full description of the actual creature in its habitat are revealed along with the tantalizing answer that no this is not the strangest thing in the sea. That is until the last creature which is the strangest. But what could it be?The question-and-answer approach and gatefolds in this innovative and engaging book of wonderfully weird sea creatures are sure to pique children's curiosity and encourage scientific inquiry. Rachel Poliquin has included a range of the very oddest sea creatures --- the yeti crab goblin shark and vampire squid to name a few --- and she provides unique interesting and quirky information about each as well as their size prey habitat and depth. Award-winning illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler's beautiful art gives the entire book an otherworldly feel as all the creatures seem to be fantastically imagined. The material aligns with elementary life sciences curriculum: animal adaptations and characteristics evolution ecology habitats ecosystems biodiversity and food webs. A final gatefold shows all the creatures together. Includes a glossary.>