Poseidon's Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality by Helen Scales

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“Poseidon's Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality by Helen Scales Ph.D. ...
Country of Origin
United States
Artist
Scales Ph.D., Helen
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Book Series
Poseidon's Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Vintage
Yes
Personalize
No
Type
Poseidon's Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality
Era
2000s
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket, Illustrated
ISBN
9781592404742
Book Title
Poseidon's Steed : the Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Item Length
7.8 in
Publication Year
2009
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Helen Scales
Genre
Nature, Science
Topic
Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Marine Biology
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Width
5.3 in
Number of Pages
261 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
159240474X
ISBN-13
9781592404742
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309803827

Product Key Features

Book Title
Poseidon's Steed : the Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality
Number of Pages
261 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Marine Biology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Author
Helen Scales
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-016289
Reviews
"Effectively examines the seahorse's chameleon qualities, as well as the phenomenon of males giving birth-the only such instance in the animal kingdom. The author is also adept at delineating the seahorse's alleged healing powers, and she offers a fascinating study in the history of aquariums and the pursuit of 'queer fish' [...] the author makes a solid case for a rare and wondrous creature." - Kirkus "A true natural history book, covering all aspects of the seahorse's involvement in the world [...] Scales is a marine biologist, and her fascination with the subject (she learned to scuba dive in order to observe this remarkable creature) shines through in her easy-to-read style and the way she uses the seahorse as a hook to discuss broader subjects [...] This is sure to appeal to both teens and readers interested in the natural world." - Library Journal "This seems to be just about the perfect book: small, delicate, elegant, charming, unusual, fascinating and uniquely memorable, a classic of its kind. In fact, now I come to think of it, Poseidon's Steed is itself a sort of seahorse of the book world." -Simon Winchester "This gem of a book has all the charm, passion, and compassion that one could look for in a great, relaxing read. Helen Scales is such a delightful writer and traveling guide that you won t even realize how much you re learning. Open the cover, go for a ride, have fun with this book. It s perfect for the beach." --Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross , and Voyage of the Turtle "In this eye-opening book, Helen Scales reveals the heretofore well- kept secrets of what is probably the most fascinating and enigmatic of all the fish in the sea, the tiny, horse-headed, vertical swimming, tube-mouthed, prehensile-tailed, male brood-pouched Hippocampus; evolutionary mystery (how could such a creature evolve?), star of mythology, and now, poster-child for marine conservation." -Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story, Effectively examines the seahorse’s chameleon qualities, as well as the phenomenon of males giving birth—the only such instance in the animal kingdom. The author is also adept at delineating the seahorse’s alleged healing powers, and she offers a fascinating study in the history of aquariums and the pursuit of ‘queer fish’ […] the author makes a solid case for a rare and wondrous creature.” – Kirkus A true natural history book, covering all aspects of the seahorse’s involvement in the world […] Scales is a marine biologist, and her fascination with the subject (she learned to scuba dive in order to observe this remarkable creature) shines through in her easy-to-read style and the way she uses the seahorse as a hook to discuss broader subjects […] This is sure to appeal to both teens and readers interested in the natural world.” –Library Journal "This seems to be just about the perfect book: small, delicate, elegant, charming, unusual, fascinating and uniquely memorable, a classic of its kind. In fact, now I come to think of it, Poseidon's Steed is itself a sort of seahorse of the book world." –Simon Winchester This gem of a book has all the charm, passion, and compassion that one could look for in a great, relaxing read. Helen Scales is such a delightful writer and traveling guide that you won¹t even realize how much you¹re learning. Open the cover, go for a ride, have fun with this book. It¹s perfect for the beach.” --Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross, and Voyage of the Turtle "In this eye-opening book, Helen Scales reveals the heretofore well- kept secrets of what is probably the most fascinating and enigmatic of all the fish in the sea, the tiny, horse-headed, vertical swimming, tube-mouthed, prehensile-tailed, male brood-pouched Hippocampus; evolutionary mystery (how could such a creature evolve?), star of mythology, and now, poster-child for marine conservation." –Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story, "Effectively examines the seahorse's chameleon qualities, as well as the phenomenon of males giving birth-the only such instance in the animal kingdom. The author is also adept at delineating the seahorse's alleged healing powers, and she offers a fascinating study in the history of aquariums and the pursuit of 'queer fish' [...] the author makes a solid case for a rare and wondrous creature." - Kirkus "A true natural history book, covering all aspects of the seahorse's involvement in the world [...] Scales is a marine biologist, and her fascination with the subject (she learned to scuba dive in order to observe this remarkable creature) shines through in her easy-to-read style and the way she uses the seahorse as a hook to discuss broader subjects [...] This is sure to appeal to both teens and readers interested in the natural world." -Library Journal "This seems to be just about the perfect book: small, delicate, elegant, charming, unusual, fascinating and uniquely memorable, a classic of its kind. In fact, now I come to think of it, Poseidon's Steed is itself a sort of seahorse of the book world." -Simon Winchester "This gem of a book has all the charm, passion, and compassion that one could look for in a great, relaxing read. Helen Scales is such a delightful writer and traveling guide that you won¹t even realize how much you¹re learning. Open the cover, go for a ride, have fun with this book. It¹s perfect for the beach." --Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross, and Voyage of the Turtle "In this eye-opening book, Helen Scales reveals the heretofore well- kept secrets of what is probably the most fascinating and enigmatic of all the fish in the sea, the tiny, horse-headed, vertical swimming, tube-mouthed, prehensile-tailed, male brood-pouched Hippocampus; evolutionary mystery (how could such a creature evolve?), star of mythology, and now, poster-child for marine conservation." -Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story, "Effectively examines the seahorse's chameleon qualities, as well as the phenomenon of males giving birth-the only such instance in the animal kingdom. The author is also adept at delineating the seahorse's alleged healing powers, and she offers a fascinating study in the history of aquariums and the pursuit of 'queer fish' [...] the author makes a solid case for a rare and wondrous creature." - Kirkus "A true natural history book, covering all aspects of the seahorse's involvement in the world [...] Scales is a marine biologist, and her fascination with the subject (she learned to scuba dive in order to observe this remarkable creature) shines through in her easy-to-read style and the way she uses the seahorse as a hook to discuss broader subjects [...] This is sure to appeal to both teens and readers interested in the natural world." - Library Journal "This seems to be just about the perfect book: small, delicate, elegant, charming, unusual, fascinating and uniquely memorable, a classic of its kind. In fact, now I come to think of it, Poseidon's Steed is itself a sort of seahorse of the book world." -Simon Winchester "This gem of a book has all the charm, passion, and compassion that one could look for in a great, relaxing read. Helen Scales is such a delightful writer and traveling guide that you won¦t even realize how much you¦re learning. Open the cover, go for a ride, have fun with this book. It¦s perfect for the beach." --Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean, Eye of the Albatross , and Voyage of the Turtle "In this eye-opening book, Helen Scales reveals the heretofore well- kept secrets of what is probably the most fascinating and enigmatic of all the fish in the sea, the tiny, horse-headed, vertical swimming, tube-mouthed, prehensile-tailed, male brood-pouched Hippocampus; evolutionary mystery (how could such a creature evolve?), star of mythology, and now, poster-child for marine conservation." -Richard Ellis, author of Tuna: A Love Story
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
597/.6798
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
Trails the seahorse through secluded waters across the globe in a kaleidoscopic history that mirrors humanity's centuries-old fascination with the animal, sweeping from the reefs of Indonesia, through the back streets of Hong Kong and back in time to ancient Greece and Rome. Marine biologist Helen Scales eloquently argues that seahorses are indeed fish, though scientists have long puzzled over their exotic anatomy and strange sex lives - male seahorses being the only males in the entire animal world to experience childbirth.
LC Classification Number
QL638.S9S23 2009

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