Mammals Under Water

Mammals Under Water is an informational explanation that describes how marine mammals, such as manatees, whales, seals, and otters, breathe, keep warm, care for their babies, feed, and sleep under water.  The style is informative and conversational. 

The book has a contents and is divided into seven sections.  Section headings are used.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned and labelled photographs and a comparison chart support the text and add meaning.  A glossary and index are provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that tells how to write informational explanations.

Some words may require clarification: mammals, breathe, oxygen, gills, watertight, haemoglobin, chemical, insulating, abdomen.

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