The Aquarium Book
by George Ancona
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Text and photographs depict four major aquariums, describing how they are able to recreate various aquatic environments for many species of life.Tags
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This book reinforces the notion that aquariums must be experienced in person to be useful sources of knowledge on marine life and to foster the enjoyment of strange animals and their habitats. The book depicts, through colorful photography, various aspects of life in four aquariums around the United States. However, the lack of organization and establishment of a central idea both textually and visually provides little understanding to one who has never visited an aquarium. A useful list of aquariums around the United States appears at the end of the book for those interested in becoming a visitor. 1994 (orig. 1991), Clarion, $15.95 and $6.95. Ages 6 to 10.
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George Ancona was born December 4, 1929 in Brooklyn , NY. When he finished high school, he went to Mexico for six months to meet his family. He returned to New York and went to work as a graphic designer. Ancona began taking pictures of his children, and decided that photography would be his hobby. After ten years he quit his job and become a show more professional photographer. From these photos, he began to make children's books using the words of other writers. After several books, his editor asked him to try his own hand at writing Since then, Ancona has produced more than eighty books for children. Ancona's awards include a Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year Citation for Handtalk Birthday, a Parent's Choice Award for The Piñata Maker, and an Outstanding Science Trade Book Citation for The Golden Tamarind Comes Home. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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