Oceans in 30 Seconds

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 11, 2016

Review

Although the 30 Second Series is new to this reader, the title begged to be selected for review. In an extremely organized manner lots of factual information is provided concerning ocean environments, habitats and exploration. The book is divided into 6 segments each containing a glossary and dramatic illustrations. The text for Individual subjects is presented in three styles, limited to one page each. Several paragraphs provide relevant information, while the bottom of the page contains a 3-second sum-up and an activity box.

"Oceans in 30 seconds" will be used in the classroom and enjoy library circulation. While some students will want to use the material for basic research most will peruse the 3-second sum-ups, experiments, and illustrations. Perhaps this book will lead readers to more in-depth research. Further reading is suggested but many of the text mentioned are from the 1990's. Unfortunately a few illustrations are cut off by the binding (page 19, 43, and 59).

The 30 Second Series

Overall Book Score: very good