Download or read book Did You Make the Hole in the Shell in the Sea? written by Janice S. C. Petrie and published by Seatales Sea Animal Series. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2014 Silver Falchion Award for Best Children's Picture Book: Sponsored by Barnes & Noble and Mystery Writers of America. "An informational picture book that solves a whodunit of the sea in lilting, rhyming text. An entertaining examination of oceanographic food webs, good for both everyday read-alouds and classroom instructional use." --Kirkus Reviews. It's easy to spot a shell with a neatly drilled hole as you walk along the shoreline, but do you have any idea how the hole got there? Could a shark have made this hole, or was some other sea creature responsible? Follow along as an adventurous girl seeks to discover the truth behind this mystery of the sea."Did You Make the Hole in the Shell in the Sea?" has rhythmic and rhyming text, and simply drawn illustrations that are brightly colored and inviting. Each expressive character helps to bring the story to life, and although the story is fictitious, all of the characters tell an authentic tale of what really happens at the edge of the sea. The repetitive text and rich vocabulary make this a fun read-aloud, and the perfect choice for a family bedtime story. "Did You Make the Hole in the Shell in the Sea" is an entertaining choice for any classroom teacher who's studying the sea, and searching for a fun book packed with true facts about coastal marine life, including sea stars, lobsters, moon snails, and seagulls.Don't miss this seaside adventure. The journey is about to begin. And the next time you find a shell at the beach with a perfectly drilled hole, you'll know exactly what made the hole in the shell in the sea!Winner of the 2014 Silver Falchion Award, sponsored by Barnes & Noble and Mystery Writers of America."An informational picture book that solves a whodunit of the sea in lilting, rhyming text. An entertaining examination of oceanographic food webs, good for both everyday read-alouds and classroom instructional use."--Kirkus Reviews