  | Dark! : wild life in the mysterious world of caves Author: Leigh, Lindsey | |
| Price: $21.68 | ||
Summary:
Crawl into the deepest corners of caves across the world and learn about the wonderfully weird creatures that live their lives in the dark! Follow-up to The Deep!
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (06/15/24)
School Library Journal (07/01/24)
Booklist (+) (05/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2024 Gr 3–7—Strap on your headlamp and dive into The Dark to learn about caves and the animals that live in them. With a clear introduction of what a cave is, this well-organized, nonfiction comic book digs into the types of animals that call caves home, full- and part-time. Creepy crawlies that kids love are explored, including threatened and endangered species such as salamanders, various fish, bats, and all sorts of insects—even humans are covered! The author illuminates various animal adaptations in interesting ways that will capture readers' attentions. Also highlighted are unique caves of the world, the importance of caves to humans throughout history, and cave conservation. The author did a wonderful job creating eye-catching, clear cartoon illustrations with text placed thoughtfully on the page to highlight the fascinating animals. Pronunciation guides and definitions throughout clarify new ideas and vocabulary. Animals are given quirky personalities with conversation bubbles, adding humor to keep readers interested. VERDICT With its compelling layout and interesting facts, this is an engaging book.—Melisa Bailey - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
