Snapshots: The Wonders of Monterey Bay - Hardcover

Celeste Davidson Mannis has been visiting Monterey Bay since she was a little girl. It inspired her as a child to become a writer, and as a teenager, to become a photographer. She and her husband visit the area frequently with their two daughters and golden retriever. She lives in Los Angeles.

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4–Descriptive language paints a picture of this spectacular coastal ecosystem as clearly as the accompanying full-color photographs. Short, rhyming phrases relate a visit to Monterey Bay and celebrate its wonders. Vivid, two-page photos depict the area's different habitats, plants, and animals. Additional photographs of the flora and fauna are presented in black boxes along with more in-depth information. The images are so crisp that readers will be tempted to reach out and touch the animals. Sea lions, otters, whales, and a variety of birds are some of the creatures included, along with brief glimpses at life in a kelp forest, a tide pool, and an estuary. The simple text can be shared with younger children while the boxed sections provide enough detail to interest older students. With stunning photographs and text that will meet the needs of a wide range of ages, this title will be a welcome addition to most collections.–Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA
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