About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is transitioning from picture books to longer narratives and shows a budding interest in the 'gritty' side of nature. It is perfect for the student who finds standard textbooks boring but can spend hours watching nature documentaries or asking 'gross' questions about how animals actually survive. Diving with Dolphins uses a clever diary format to follow a young bottlenose dolphin named Squeak in Western Australia. While it is packed with scientific facts about echolocation and marine biology, it frames them through the lens of humor and high-stakes adventure. The book balances the 'cute' factor of dolphins with the realistic dangers of the ocean, such as shark attacks and social hierarchy. It is an ideal choice for building a child's vocabulary and scientific curiosity without the dry tone of traditional nonfiction.
