Peterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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Summary: "A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 JACColón, Erica L.
Summary: The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface--and it's swimming with wild and beautiful marine animals. Packed with beautiful photos and interesting facts, this guide goes beyond other nature books for kids, taking you under the sea and into the homes of incredible ocean dwellers. This guide takes you into vibrant coral reefs, jagged coastlines, and icy polar regions. You'll explore how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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Summary: What animals use the seaweed in a tide pool as a hiding place from predators? Which of its neighbors does a hungry seagull feed on? And what creatures are known as the garbage collectors of the tide pool? Inside this book, explore a seashore ecosystem and discover how all the living things that make it their home depend on each other and their habitat for survival.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 OWESeluk, Nick
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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Summary: "This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy percent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic....
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: The seashore is densely populated with a variety of sea creatures, relying on their environment for survival.This book provides fascinating information about how these creatures feed and interact. Full-Color Illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: big & SMALL 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 577.7 YUNFinan, Catherine C.
Summary: "We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25% of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean-7 miles below the water's surface-and travel along underwater mountain ranges that are almost long enough to stretch around the world twice. What we have found has been...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 FINCoss, Lauren
Summary: "Explores the ocean biome, plants and animals in the biome, the biome food chain, and highlights a coral reef"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 COSMcHale, Brenda
Summary: What in the world is a woobbegong? Readers of this fun book find out all about this fish, sometimes called the carpet shark, and it's shaggy-looking beard. Full of many other underwater creatures, including seahorses and starfish, this book engages animal lovers from start to finish with bizarre, gross, and supremely interesting facts about each. Full-color photographs bring the world under the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2023
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Summary: Introduces the sea, describes the different zones and marine animals that can be found there, and offers suggestions for what people can do to protect them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.77 MILYoung, Caroline
Summary: From giant octopuses to spindly stick insects, there are around 100 things to spot on every double page of this book. Each beautifully illustrated puzzle shows a different part of the world, crammed with all types of creatures. A tropical rainforest, a dusty desert, a peaceful pond, and a shady woodland glade are all included, plus lots more. As well as providing countless hours of puzzle...
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.7 YOUGuillain, Charlotte
Summary: From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Publishing 2022
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Summary: "Dive into various ocean habitats to find what should go in and what should stay out in this nonfiction board book sure to make a splash with curious young minds! . . . Take an education vacation underwater to learn about all things fishy! With each pageturn, little ones explore vibrant under-the-sea habitats, seek what belongs, distinguish the silly things that don't, and splash back to shore"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: An introduction to how life in our oceans works, and how we are threatening it with pollution and depletion of fisheries.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.46 DESMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: "Dude, I am Ocean. You know my many names: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern. It's all excellent me. My salt water flows across the planet as one. I have no flag. No nationality. My waves are for all. Life on Earth began in my epic waters I keep the global climate just right. And I have rad secrets. But I'm facing a major wipeout! Only by working together can we get back in the zone....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2020
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Summary: "Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away-both over and under the waves"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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Summary: Introduces the Earth's water crisis while sharing empowering ideas for how to make a difference, describing the threats being faced by undersea life and outlining community service initiatives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Pub. Inc. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 KAYDrimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 DRISlade, Suzanne.
Summary: Discusses the ocean ecosystem and the role of the sea otter as a keystone species in helping to maintain it, describing the otter's place on the food chain and what would happen if the sea otter were to become extinct.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 SLACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SLAMarkle, Sandra.
Summary: Describes a number of creatures that comprise a Pacific Ocean ecosystem, as found off the coast of California at three different depths--0 to 200 meters, 200 to 1000 meters, and the seafloor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 577.7 MARTarpley, Todd
Summary: "Dr. Seuss's Lorax explains how the oceans help clean the air we breathe, and why we should recycle and avoid throwing away plastic that can pollute water"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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Summary: Open the flaps of this book and dive into a watery world full of amazing creatures. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Look Inside 551.46 Cullis 2019Martin, Jerome
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing 2021