The Blue Whale
Written and Illustrated by: Jenni Desmond
Published by: Enchanted Lion Books, 2015
Nonfiction
Have you ever wanted to know more about the largest living animal on Earth? The Blue Whale, allows readers to dive into some fascinating facts about blue whales in ways that relate to the average human. Metaphors are used throughout the book to help readers better understand the facts listed. Did you know every blue whale has unique markings similar to that found in a human fingerprint? What about that the heart of a blue whale is the size of a small car? You will discover these facts plus many more as you dive into this incredible book!
The illustrations in this book were created by Jenni Desmond using watercolors and acrylic paint. The photos were then scanned to a computer and photoshopped as needed. The pictures themselves include humorous depictions that help readers relate to the facts given. For example, there is a picture of 50 humans standing inside of a blue whales mouth to show how large the area is. The pictures are also created to accurately depict the animal. There is even a page to show the true size of a blue whales eye right in the book!
One way I would use this book in my classroom would be to read this book with a 1st grade class. After reading the story, I would ask the students to identify the main idea and some key details of the text. The students would create a foldable graphic organizer for their learning activity and share their work with their peers.
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