Whose Eye Am I [Paperback]

Eye-popping photographs, a guessing game, and fascinating facts come together to introduce vision to young readers.

Who am I?read captions accompanying vivid photographs of colorful animal eyes. As children guess which animal belongs to each eye, they will discover how every animal has a unique and amazing way of seeing. Snakes have clear eyelids that do not open or close. A scallop has hundreds of eyes around the edge of its shell. Parrots and goldfish can see colors that are invisible to humans. Even though spiders have eight eyes, they don't see well at all! In addition to facts about animal vision, this book also includes a clear explanation of how human eyes work, a labeled diagram of a human eye, a glossary, and an index. the appeal here is really the amazing variety in form and function. Engaging and informative for readers and listeners alike. —Kirkus Reviews
 
Featuring plenty of interesting facts and Rotner's clear, colorful photographs, this book offers an attractive introduction to animal vision. —Booklist
 
The language is direct and the layout bare-bones, but the photographs are eye-catching, no pun intended, and readers will walk away with interesting tidbits about how animals, including humans, see the world. —Publishers Weekly
 
Pre-readers will simply study the photos; older students will enjoy the simple text that gives the animal names and explains differences. —School Library JournalSHELLEY ROTNER is the author and photo-illustrator of more than thirty books, includingGrow! Raise! Catch! How We Get Our Food. Her collaborations withSheila M. KellyincludeYummy! Good Food Makes Me Strong,aNational Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book,andShades of People, anALA Notable Children's Book.CN