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K-3
Illustrated by
Carolyn Conahan.
With accuracy and humor, this book explores how some animals use bubbles: e.g., as a raft (violet sea snails), for warmth (sea otters), and possibly for communication (herring). Pale watercolor illustrations help clarify the scientific concepts; additional facts about the sixteen featured animals are appended. Glos., ind.