?Children and adults of various ages, races, and physical abilities tour a public aquarium to look at many of the world's marine creatures. The language is almost lyrical?[and] the story is alive with color and action.''SLJ. ?A versatile author at her best.? In the large, cheerful illustrations, action-filled spreads are varied with portrait vignettes, and underwater scenes with the visitors' enthusiastic responses.''K.<br> <P> <awards> Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1994 (NSTA/CBC)<br>1993 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)<br>1996 Garden State (NJ) Children's Nonfiction Award</awards>