Stingrays: Nature's Underwater Gliders:A Kid's Guide to Stingrays / Ocean Animals and Conservation / Marine Life / Science / Educational

by Karen Penrose

Overview

Stingrays: Nature's Underwater Gliders is a vibrant and fact-filled nonfiction book designed for curious kids ages 7-12. Bursting with colorful, eye-catching photographs on every page, this book takes young readers on an underwater adventure to explore the mysterious and graceful lives of stingrays.

From how they move to how they sense their surroundings using electroreceptors, kids will dive deep into marine biology topics made simple and fun. Learn where stingrays live, what they eat, how they raise their young, and how they defend themselves in surprising ways. Along the way, readers will discover stingrays' role in culture and science-and how they can help protect these fascinating ocean creatures.

Perfect for independent readers or classroom learning, this engaging book ends with an inspiring ocean care checklist, helping kids take small steps to protect our blue planet.

Inside You'll Discover:

• Amazing stingray facts explained in kid-friendly language
  
• Close-up photographs that bring learning to life
  
• Chapters on stingray movement, anatomy, senses, and more
  
• A special look at stingrays in mythology, art, and science
  
• A bonus checklist for protecting oceans and marine life
  Whether your child is a budding marine biologist or just loves ocean animals, this book is sure to make a splash!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319607034
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/20/2025
Pages:	60
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.16(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Karen Penrose is a lifelong ocean enthusiast and educator with a passion for inspiring young minds through nature and science. She brings the underwater world to life through fun facts, vivid imagery, and easy-to-understand storytelling.

When not writing, Penrose enjoys tide pooling, visiting aquariums, and sharing the wonders of marine life with kids everywhere. Stingrays: Nature’s Underwater Gliders is her latest book created to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and promote ocean conservation.

Some of her other published works include self-help and guided journals for teens and adults, such as Nurturing Your Spirit: A 20-Day Journey of Personal Growth for Women, its unisex counterpart Becoming More: A Journey of Self-Discovery, and the teen-focused Ditch the Drama and Detox Your Vibe: A Getting Into My Feelings Journal for Teens. She also tackles the topic of mental wellness with Untangle Your Mind: Finding Peace Beyond Anxiety, a thoughtful journal for managing anxiety.

Penrose’s commitment to education and creativity shines through in her children's nonfiction biography George Washington: From Boyhood to the White House (for ages 7–12), as well as in her imaginative writing guide for tweens, A Spine-Tingling Journal of 50 Writing Prompts to Chill Your Bones.

In addition to her guided journals and creative nonfiction, Penrose has created themed notebooks for students and writers alike, including titles like Study + Chill: A Whimsical 150-Page Notebook for School, Notes From a Hot Mess, It’s Five O’clock Somewhere, 50 Shades of Notes, and My Brain Dump Space.

Whether helping teens navigate emotions, encouraging women on their personal growth journeys, or inspiring young writers, Karen Penrose’s work reflects her dedication to nurturing the spirit, sparking creativity, and promoting emotional well-being.

Editorial Reviews

Perfect for classroom nonfiction units or small reading groups. My students couldn't put it down.

5th Grade Teacher - Mrs. Johnson

My son is an emerging reader. He and I both loved how this book is packed with information yet delivered in a simple-to-understand format.

Mother