Melissa Stewart has written more than 180 science books for
children. Her books have won numerous honors, including CCBC
Choices, Bank Street Best Children's Books, NSTA Recommends, Green
Earth Book, and Parents' Choice Recommended awards. She offers live
and virtual school visits as well as programs for educators.
Higgins Bond received a BFA from the Memphis College of Art. She is
a fine artist and has illustrator, whose work has been used in
books, magazines, posters, calendars, advertising, collectors'
plates, brochures, figurines, and dolls. She is also the first
African American woman to illustrate a United States postage stamp.
She lives in Tennessee.
"This nonfiction picture book glows with beautiful acrylic
illustrations showing underwater, shoreline, and sea scenes. . .
This total package of text and illustration attracts readers and
provides facts for budding conservationists" —Library Media
Connection
"The information is presented for young readers. . . the full-color
illustrations are very detailed" —School Library Journal
"Attractive, informative introduction to fish and their
conservation." —Booklist
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