Dolphins (Smithsonian)

About this book

Friendly and fascinating dolphins are one of natures most intelligent animals. They live in families called pods and can make a series of 2 000 high-pitched clicks to locate fish in the water. Despite their beauty and playfulness dolphins face serious dangers from commercial fishing and human activity. Its vital that people support governmental laws to protect these wonderful creatures. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives you an expert view of these clever curious and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling in particular for children ages 6 to 8. Its a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years has written more than 250 books and has won multiple awards. This book includes an authors note glossary and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards Next Generation Science Standards and the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) standards.