How Old is a Whale?: Animal Life Spans from the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish

How Old is a Whale?: Animal Life Spans from the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish
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Age Range
6+
Release Date
March 07, 2023
ISBN
978-1536229752
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We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small.

Beautifully written by best-selling children's author Lily Murray, this book explores life spans across the animal kingdom, beginning with the very shortest and ending with the longest. Learn about the lives of the incredible monarch butterfly, the mysterious axolotl, the grand Galápagos tortoise, and many more in this uplifting and eye-opening book. Discover creatures who are born within a day of their mothers and others who stay infantile for almost one hundred years.

Stunning illustrations by highly commended artist Jesse Hodgson perfectly capture each animal in their natural habitat, making this both an ideal gift book as well as an educational read.

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Interesting Information on Life Spans of Animals
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5.0
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5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
HOW OLD IS A WHALE? is perfect for children aged six and up whole love animals because it teaches about the different lifespans of a variety of animals. It opens with a section called "Our Time on Earth" that puts the idea of time into an intriguing perspective that will have children looking at the world with wider eyes. As for the rest of the book, the animals are listed from the shortest lifespan to the longest, starting with the Mayfly who may only live five minutes and ending with the jellyfish who's "immortal". I love how the author gives the reader detailed information about the lives these creatures have instead of just giving us a number. The illustrations are stunning with vibrant colors and details that caught my daughter's eye immediately. It's also a great source of facts for teachers to use in their biology classes that will captivate the attention of their students.


Final Verdict: Overall, this story is perfect for children who love animals and enjoy learning from them. It's thought-provoking and educates children on the circle of life. It's crazy seeing how long some animals live and I enjoyed this book as much as my six-year-old!
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