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The science of surfing : a Surfside girls guide to the ocean / Kim Dwinell.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Dwinell, Kim. Surfside girls ; [3]Publisher: San Diego, CA : Top Shelf Productions, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 110 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781603094948
  • 1603094946
Other title:
  • Surfside girls guide to the ocean
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.Summary: "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." -- Provided by publisher.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Graphic Novel 551.46 D993 Available 33111010626287
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Graphic Novel 551.46 D993 Available 33111010770614
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Soon to be an Apple TV+ series!

The ocean is packed with plants, animals, water... and science! Ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they explain all about the amazing wonders of the sea, and have a blast doing it.

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.

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." -- Provided by publisher.

Ages 9-12.

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