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Is this book fiction or non-fiction
non-fiction
What is a mammal?
A mammal is a vertebrate that has hair or fur. It is born alive and has lungs. It is warm blooded.
What is the main idea of the book.
The ocean habitat is the home of many different animals.
How do the bolded headings help us?
They help the reader organize the ideas and let you know what the topics are.
What does community mean?
A group living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
What is the author's purpose?
The author is trying to teach or inform you about the anmals found in the ocean.
How do the illustrations help you learn about ocean animals?
They let you see what the animals look like.
What does endangered mean?
A species or animal at risk of extinction.
Why are some ocean animals endangered?
Pollution and humans are making it difficult for some ocean animals to survive.
What is a table of contents?
It tells you what the sections of the book will be.
What is pollution?
The presence of a substance or thing that has harmful effects.
Tell something that you learned about sea lions.
They are noisy and playful.
What is the glossary?
It is the part of the book that defines vocabulary words used in the book.
What is a reptile?
A reptile is a vertebrate that has scales and lungs. It is cold blooded and typically lays eggs.
What does the walrus use their tusks for?
To dig clams and protect themselves.