Sea Monsters (10 page)
Authors: Mary Pope Osborne
Most libraries and bookstores have lots of books about creatures of the deep.
Here are some things to remember when you’re using books for research:
1. You don’t have to read the whole book.
Check the table of contents and the index to find the topics you’re interested in.
2. Write down the name of the book.
When you take notes, make sure you write down the name of the book in your notebook so you can find it again.
3. Never copy exactly from a book.
When you learn something new from a book, put it in your own words.
4. Make sure the book is
nonfiction
.
Some books tell make-believe stories about sea creatures. Make-believe stories are called
fiction.
They’re fun to read, but not good for research.
Research books have facts and tell true stories. They are called
nonfiction.
A librarian or teacher can help you make sure the books you use for research are non-fiction.
Here are some good nonfiction books about sea creatures:
•
Deep Sea Adventures
by Kirsten Hall
•
Dive! A Book of Deep-Sea Creatures
by Melvin Berger
•
Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters
by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart
•
Giant Squid: Mystery of the Deep
by Jennifer Dussling
•
Octopuses and Squids
by Mary Jo Rhodes and David Hall
•
Outside and Inside Giant Squid
by Sandra Markle
•
Real-Life Sea Monsters
by Judith Jango-Cohen
Many museums and aquariums have exhibits on sea monsters. These places can help you learn more about the deep sea and the animals that live there.
When you go to a museum or aquarium:
1. Be sure to take your notebook!
Write down anything that catches your interest. Draw pictures, too!
2. Ask questions.
There are almost always people at museums and aquariums who can help you find what you’re looking for.
3. Check the museum or aquarium calendar.
Many museums and aquariums have special events and activities just for kids!
Here are some museums and aquariums with exhibits about the deep sea:
• American Museum of Natural History (New York)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science
• Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey, California)
• National Aquarium (Baltimore)
• New England Aquarium (Baltimore)
• Seattle Aquarium
• Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois
There are some great nonfiction DVDs about sea monsters. As with books, make sure the DVDs you watch for research are nonfiction!
Check your library or video store for these and other nonfiction titles about sea monsters:
• The Blue Planet series:
Seas of Life
(“Open Ocean” and “The Deep”)
from BBC
•
Cuttlefish: Kings of Camouflage
from NOVA
•
Deep Sea
from IMAX
•
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
National Geographic Giant Screen Films
Many websites have lots of facts about sea monsters. Some also have games and activities that can help make learning about the deep sea even more fun.
Ask your teacher or your parents to help you find more websites like these:
•
www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/oceanlife.shtml/
•
www.livescience.com/animalworld/051209_sea_monsters.html
•
news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_2915000/2915281.stm
•
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/04/0423_030423_seamonsters.html
•
www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/life/life-sea/giant-squid/
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