Weird but True!: Ocean: 300 Fin-Tastic Facts from the Deep Blue Sea
Published June 8, 2021 by National Geographic Kids
Goodreads Summary: Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that’s not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days!
In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you’ll glimpse the ocean’s weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational seafarers, from pirates and sailors to ground-breaking marine scientists. Perfect for ocean enthusiasts and trivia-loving landlubbers alike!
My Review: This book is the perfect size for little hands! All three of my boys (ages 7, 4, and 2) loved it and really enjoyed looking through the pages. My older two boys were able to read the facts aloud, which made for a very fun experience. My 4-year-old kept shouting, “WHOA!” as they learned new facts. The photographs are absolutely stunning, and the pages offer really, really interesting facts that even adults will enjoy!
Teachers’ Tools for Navigation: Check out this cool activity that Kellee did with her students as a classroom connection for these books!
Discussion Questions:
- Which facts were the most interesting to you?
- Which ocean creature do you think is the coolest?
- How can you learn more about this creature?
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Read This If You Loved: Animal Books, National Geographic’s 100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up, Mastermind by National Geographic, Weird but True series by National Geographic, Animal Atlas, Almanacs
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**Thank you to Karen at Media Masters Publicity for providing a copy for review!**
I saw another enthusiastic review of this book lately, and I know I’ve enjoyed some of the very first books in this series, so this one sounds like a great addition! I love that your 4-year-old was so enthusiastic about learning the new facts! Thanks so much for the great review!