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Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.
3) Marine biome
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Readers will learn about the three main marine biomes, which are oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries (where rivers meet oceans). The text will focus on water temperatures, and the very unique plants and animals that live in salty marine biomes.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Ours is a blue planet. The oceans cover more than two-thirds of its surface and constantly calls to us to play, explore, and dream. Our fascination with the sea is as endless as our means of enjoying it -- whether building sand castles, navigating by the stars, or observing strange and beautiful marine creatures. In a volume brimming with information, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton capture the magic and majesty of the ocean with stunning words and...
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
From the deep oceans to the shallow coastlines, the world's seas are full of strange and wonderful creatures. The tiger shark glides quietly through the waters seeking a meal while Antarctic krill float under the ice near Antarctica. Sea otters play in shallow water along the coastline; meanwhile the ochre sea star sucks its meal from an unsuspecting mussel. The red mangrove tree appears to be walking as it grows on its prop roots. All are keystone...
11) Oceans
Author
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to oceans, covering their climate, plant and animal life, and such defining features as their salty water"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Our five oceans cover about 71 percent of the earth's surface and hold about 97 percent of our water. Oceans are also home to more than 16,700 kinds of fish and other sea creatures and plants. Together with the water cycle, currents, and balance of temperature and gases, the oceans are an essential part of our lives"--
13) Biomas marinos
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
©2017
Language
Español
Description
Readers will learn about the three main marine biomes, which are oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries (where rivers meet oceans). The text will focus on water temperatures, and the very unique plants and animals that live in salty marine biomes.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Featuring interviews with National Geographic experts and complemented by a poem by children's poet laureate J. Patrick Lewis, a visually engaging read-aloud introduction to the world's oceans includes plant and animal profiles while discussing the urgency of ocean conservation.
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The first Rothery book to explore ocean life: Pacific walrus, king penguin, narwhal, great white shark, squid, seahorse, moray eel, humpback whale, manta ray, orca, and many more rendered, in exquisite, dramatic detail. Includes shore dwellers who depend on the sea: Polar bears and otters of course, but also ring-tailed lemurs, Bengal tigers, and British Columbia wolves. Explores extreme ocean environments: Tropical reefs and polar seas, islands...
Author
Series
Big deal volume 3
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn't live without it! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans...
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