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Dwinell, Kim,

The science of surfing : a Surfside girls guide to the ocean / Surfside girls guide to the ocean Kim Dwinell. - 110 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm. - Surfside girls . - Dwinell, Kim. Surfside girls ; [3] .

Physics. Tides ; Moon cycles ; Waves ; Weather -- Biology. On the beach ; In between : the intertidal zone ; In the water : subtidal -- Strange ocean phenomena -- How to surf -- Being a good steward.

Join best friends and surfers Sam and Jade as they explore the world of ocean science, from physics to marine biology to ecology to surfing lessons. Presented in comic book format. "Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why do the tides change with the moon? Can dolphins really see using sound? How does surfing actually work? And what can we do to protect the ocean? Cresting from the pages of the beloved graphic novel series Surfside Girls, join best friends Sam & Jade -- and Sam's little brother Peet -- as they explore the AWESOME world of ocean science. From physics to marine biology to ecology to surfing lessons, there's so much to learn... with plenty of fun and jokes along the way! The Science of Surfing is the coolest way to take a beach vacation and learn at the same time." --

Ages 9-12.

ISBN: 9781603094948 1603094946

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC176010 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020194493 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Oceanography--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Marine biology--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Marine sciences--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Surfing--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Ocean--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Educational comics.
Nonfiction comics.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.