Little Monsters of the Ocean: Metamorphosis Under the Waves by Heather L Montgomery
Published by Millbrook Press (Tm) on January 1st 2019
ISBN: 1541528980
Pages: 56
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Intriguing, alluring, compelling and instantly satisfying, Little Monsters of the Ocean is bound to become a favorite of young budding marine biologist.  The text is composed of scientific terminology yet there is humor that will please intermediate and middle level students.  Using the scientific theory, Montgomery asks questions throughout the book which make the students think deeper.  Those students who possess an interest in microscopic animal life will dive directly into the introduction which identifies the six small monsters.

Full page illustrations are amazing while the specific color background selected enhances each animal.  Text blocks offer information which may be viewed as gross or as seriously interesting.    Life cycle charts are helpful and the life stages chart is a valuable inclusion.  Unfortunately, several of the bibliography items are older but the list of scientists who contributed is impressive.  Add this to intermediate and middle grade media center and consider for public libraries.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME