Written By: Buddy and Kay Davis
Appropriate for Ages:
5 years old through middle school
Did you know a starfish can have 50 arms?
This book is full of facts that show God's thoughtfulness and creativity!
While most nonfiction books discussing issues of science and creatures of the earth take a look at things through a lense of evolution this book gives all the credit to the true Creator. The introduction states, " This book is meant to give God the glory for creating these wonderful creatures of the sea."
The book indexes 31 creatures of the sea. Each page features a particular sea creature and includes a full page color picture with an accompanying page of text. The text gives several paragraphs of information including location, description, diet, and God's special design. Also included is a fact box with some basic information about the creature for quick reference.
Having taught fifth grade for 3 years I appreciated the variety of text features (index, titles, fact boxes, diagram, etc.) represented in the book. As I read the text I noticed great technical vocabulary and description. To accompany this language the authors include a comprehensive glossary in the back of the book. Along with the glossary is a detailed diagram of basic fish anatomy.
One thing I was suprised by and a little disappointed about was the limited number of reference to God as the creator in reguards to each individual animal. The book opens up with an overarching introduction using scripture to point us to the Creator. There is also a wonderful page titles "Intelligent Design". This page takes a closer look at some of the special design features that reflect God's glory in sea life. On these two pages the authors look at some broader characteristics of sea life and how God purposed each minute detail in creation to point to its Creator.
Did you Know...
God created a Walrus with skin that can be up to 3 inches think with another layer of fat under the skin that can be up to 6 inches think. These layers keep the Walrus warm in the Artic.
God certainly knew what he was doing!
I hope that you are able to see God's design for creation in this book as it teaches about the amazing sea creatures He has created. These authors have also written similar illustrated guides on mammals and birds.
Take time to treasue God's creation all around you!
Questions for discussion:
How do the special characteristics of each sea creature reveal God's thoughtfulness and care?
How do these creatures point to their Creator?
What is our responsibility in caring for God's creation? Specifically to these creatures?
What is our responsibility in caring for God's creation? Specifically to these creatures?
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