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My encyclopedia of very important oceans / [text by Ben Hubbard, Andrea Mills, Graeme Williams].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: My encyclopedia ofPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First American editionDescription: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744034936
  • 0744034930
Other title:
  • Very important oceans
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Earth's oceans / Blue planet -- The oceans -- Oceans apart -- Salty seas -- The water cycle -- Ancient oceans -- The ocean floor -- Incredible islands -- Waves -- Currents -- Tides -- Coastal erosion -- Danger zone -- Meet the animals / Small wonders -- Spectacular sponges -- Jazzy jellies -- Shining stars -- Spectacular shells -- Snappy crabs -- Brilliant bivalves -- Super squid -- Enormous octopus -- Sea snails and slugs -- Marine reptiles -- Terrific turtles -- Fishy friends -- Fabulous fish -- Superb seahorses -- Leafy sea dragons -- Sleek sharks -- Rays and skates -- Diving dolphins -- Wonderful whales -- Big blue whale -- Unicorn of the sea -- Walruses, seals, and sea lions -- Playful penguins -- Soaring seabirds -- Ocean environments / Seashores -- Coastal habitats -- Mangroves -- Seagrass meadows -- Kelp forests -- Coral reefs -- Coral-reef life -- Natural reefs -- Artificial reefs -- Icy waters -- Arctic waters -- Antarctic waters -- In the zone -- Sunlight zone -- Twilight zone -- Midnight zone -- Abyssal zone -- Living in the ocean / Family matters -- Turtle power -- Riding the waves -- Swimming together -- Perfect partners -- Ocean wanderers -- Whale adventure -- Arctic food web -- Amazing algae -- Marine hunters -- Self defense -- Masters of disguise -- Natural glow -- Ocean of sounds -- Super sonar -- Smart sea creatures -- Ocean adventures / Early exploration -- Silk road of the sea - Ocean exploration -- Science at sea -- Ships ahoy! -- Searching for shipwrecks -- Terrors of the sea -- Myths and legends -- Exploring machines -- Ocean equipment -- Mapping the ocean -- Deep discoveries -- Exploring the Mariana Trench -- Underwater mountains -- Inside a sinkhole -- Ocean heroes -- Sports records -- Ocean and us / Fun at sea -- Beach vacations -- Living underwater -- Work on the waves -- Ocean rescue -- Sea supplies - Fishy business -- Ocean hazards -- Climate change -- Plastic problems -- Saving our seas -- Journey into the unknown.
Summary: " This exciting introduction to oceans is brimming with curious creatures, beautiful homes, and incredible adventures. From the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth's vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor, get ready for an adventure into the great unknown... Dive in and explore forgotten shipwrecks, swim with fantastic fish, and other awesome underwater animals, and weave your way through secret deepsea homes. You'll travel back in time to meet plundering pirates and explorers who changed the course of history, then it's time to learn about lots of very important underwater jobs and how you can help to protect Earth's precious oceans." -- DK Publishing.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 551.46 H875 Checked out 05/31/2024 33111010591978
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 551.46 H875 Available 33111010731772
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 551.46 H875 Available 33111009859485
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you on a journey into the deep blue to discover the wonders of the world's oceans!

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-7 year olds, who want to know everything there is to know about life on and under the waves. Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this ocean encyclopedia will tap into every child's natural curiosity and answer all their biggest questions about this amazing world under the water.

Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid's encyclopedia includes everything from the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth's vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor. Dive in and explore forgotten shipwrecks, swim with fabulous fish and other awesome underwater animals, and weave your way through secret deepsea homes. You'll travel back in time to meet plundering pirates, scientists, and explorers who changed the course of history, then it's time to learn about lots of very important underwater jobs and how you can help to protect Earth's precious oceans.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

- Read fun facts about weird and wonderful ocean creatures
- Learn important ocean conservation efforts for awareness around the climate crisis
- Discover curious creatures and incredible under-the-sea adventures

Our ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations, fun fact files and educational stats about oceanographic life. In fact, 'oceans' is an on-trend topic, with more and more wildlife books with an environmental focus seeing an increase in sales. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into under the water to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-7 to enjoy for hours on end, whether shared reading with the family, or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for all young ocean lovers.

Tell the story of underwater world one page at a time, by uncovering:

- Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner
- Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil
- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading

More in the Series

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans is part of the educational kid's book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them go back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.

Includes index.

Earth's oceans / Blue planet -- The oceans -- Oceans apart -- Salty seas -- The water cycle -- Ancient oceans -- The ocean floor -- Incredible islands -- Waves -- Currents -- Tides -- Coastal erosion -- Danger zone -- Meet the animals / Small wonders -- Spectacular sponges -- Jazzy jellies -- Shining stars -- Spectacular shells -- Snappy crabs -- Brilliant bivalves -- Super squid -- Enormous octopus -- Sea snails and slugs -- Marine reptiles -- Terrific turtles -- Fishy friends -- Fabulous fish -- Superb seahorses -- Leafy sea dragons -- Sleek sharks -- Rays and skates -- Diving dolphins -- Wonderful whales -- Big blue whale -- Unicorn of the sea -- Walruses, seals, and sea lions -- Playful penguins -- Soaring seabirds -- Ocean environments / Seashores -- Coastal habitats -- Mangroves -- Seagrass meadows -- Kelp forests -- Coral reefs -- Coral-reef life -- Natural reefs -- Artificial reefs -- Icy waters -- Arctic waters -- Antarctic waters -- In the zone -- Sunlight zone -- Twilight zone -- Midnight zone -- Abyssal zone -- Living in the ocean / Family matters -- Turtle power -- Riding the waves -- Swimming together -- Perfect partners -- Ocean wanderers -- Whale adventure -- Arctic food web -- Amazing algae -- Marine hunters -- Self defense -- Masters of disguise -- Natural glow -- Ocean of sounds -- Super sonar -- Smart sea creatures -- Ocean adventures / Early exploration -- Silk road of the sea - Ocean exploration -- Science at sea -- Ships ahoy! -- Searching for shipwrecks -- Terrors of the sea -- Myths and legends -- Exploring machines -- Ocean equipment -- Mapping the ocean -- Deep discoveries -- Exploring the Mariana Trench -- Underwater mountains -- Inside a sinkhole -- Ocean heroes -- Sports records -- Ocean and us / Fun at sea -- Beach vacations -- Living underwater -- Work on the waves -- Ocean rescue -- Sea supplies - Fishy business -- Ocean hazards -- Climate change -- Plastic problems -- Saving our seas -- Journey into the unknown.

" This exciting introduction to oceans is brimming with curious creatures, beautiful homes, and incredible adventures. From the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth's vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor, get ready for an adventure into the great unknown... Dive in and explore forgotten shipwrecks, swim with fantastic fish, and other awesome underwater animals, and weave your way through secret deepsea homes. You'll travel back in time to meet plundering pirates and explorers who changed the course of history, then it's time to learn about lots of very important underwater jobs and how you can help to protect Earth's precious oceans." -- DK Publishing.

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