Pub Date: July 4, 2023
Dewey: 551.424
LCCN: 2022030000
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 05 to 08
Physical Info: 0.40" H x 8.10" L x 9.90" W ( 0.85 lbs) 40 pages
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Series: Books for a Better Earth
Description: "A STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the world's largest artificial reef"--
Review Quotes: ★ "[A] clear, logical, and fascinating combination of natural and industrial. . . ."--The Horn Book, Starred Review
★ "[A] fanfare-worthy true story. . . . Matching the subtle poetry of Stremer's writing is Wright's gouache and acrylic art, which juxtaposes the ship's rugged, industrial look with that of colorful, relatively delicate sea creatures."--Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "The straightforward narrative is concise but informative, conveying details of the boat's transformation along with blunt facts about a dying marine environment. Full spreads of gouache and acrylic illustrations emphasize the enormity of the ship as it stretches across the pages. . . ."--The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "This unique title with generous back matter will appeal to environmentalists and big-boat enthusiasts alike."--Booklist "Recycling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews