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Marine Science for Kids

Author : Bethanie Hestermann

Publisher : Chicago Review Press

Page : 413 pages

File Size : 27,12 MB

Release : 2017-06-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1613735383

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Book Description

Do you ever dream of being a marine explorer or adventurer? Are you a fan of cool, cute, or creepy creatures? Then here's some good news: some of the coolest, cutest, and creepiest creatures live in Earth's oceans and other watery places. Marine Science for Kids is a colorful, fun, photo-filled guide to exploring our underwater world. In these pages, you'll delve deep into the science of aquatic study, including geology, chemistry, and biology in both salt- and freshwater environments, and gain insight into the real-world practice of aquatic science. You'll discover how and why oceans move, and learn the answers to questions such as "Why is the ocean blue?" You'll meet cool creatures, including sharks and rays, penguins and other seabirds, whales and dolphins, squids and octopuses, and many more. You'll uncover some of the most pressing challenges facing marine environments and find out how you can use your talents to make a difference. Real-life marine scientists share what inspires them every day and provide insights into their exciting careers. Hands-on activities in each chapter make learning fun. Kids can: make an edible coral reef; explore marine camouflage; construct a water-propelled squid; test methods of cleaning up an oil spill; experiment with ocean acidification; and much more.



Understanding Marine Debris

Author : National Marine Fisheries Service (U.S.)

Publisher : Government Printing Office

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 41,67 MB

Release : 2009-10-06

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 9780160839740

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Book Description

Contains an assortment of puzzles, brain-teasers and coloring activities help children understand the problem of marine debris while having fun at the same time. Suitable for all ages.



Ocean Animals for Kids

Author : Bethanie Hestermann

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 74 pages

File Size : 24,68 MB

Release : 2021-04-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1648760570

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Explore the big world under the waves with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 The oceans are full of creatures that are beautiful and strange. Whether you're a fan of sharks, snakes, penguins, or polar bears, Ocean Animals for Kids is full of fascinating critters to meet! Get ready to learn all about the mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates that call the ocean home. Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with: Animal profiles—Take a look at dozens of marine species, from sea spiders to sponges, and find out where they live, what they eat, and more! An intro to marine science—This standout among ocean books for kids investigates currents, tides, climate, and what's hiding in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean. Fun facts—Jump into the best in ocean books for kids and find out which sea-dwellers can open jars, who has pink poop, and what happens when marine iguanas sneeze! See what's happening underwater with this exciting entry into ocean books for kids.



Ocean Seasons

Author : Ron Hirschi

Publisher : Arbordale Publishing

Page : 18 pages

File Size : 41,72 MB

Release : 2007-01-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0977742326

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Book Description

An introduction to marine food webs and habitats joins the humpback whales in their ocean journey as they migrate through seasonal changes.



My First Book About the Oceans

Author : Patricia J. Wynne

Publisher : Courier Dover Publications

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 50,96 MB

Release : 2018-06-13

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486821714

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Children can explore the earth's largest ecosystem through 46 detailed, factual, and ready-to-color illustrations. They can discover how the seas determine both the climate and the weather, encounter tiny plants and animals, and more.



Explore the Salish Sea

Author : Joseph K. Gaydos

Publisher : Sasquatch Books

Page : 221 pages

File Size : 37,36 MB

Release : 2020-05-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1632173670

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Book Description

Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this book covers wildlife habitats, geodiversity, intertidal and subtidal sea life, and highlights what is unique to this Pacific Northwest ecosystem.



The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids

Author : Bethanie Hestermann

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 45,83 MB

Release : 2021-07-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1648768857

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From anemones to zooplankton—500 awesome ocean facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Do you know a kid who's captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean's surface? This sea animal book for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks! Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with ocean trivia such as: Sea cucumbers can eject some of their organs to defend themselves and then regrow them within a few weeks. The Challenger Deep is the deepest place on Earth, almost 7 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Blue whales are the largest animals that have ever lived—their tongue weighs as much as an entire elephant! Kids will light up as they discover fascinating fishes and deep-sea giants with the best in ocean books for kids.



Exploring Creation with Marine Biology

Author : Sherri Seligson

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 25,69 MB

Release : 2021

Category : Creationism

ISBN : 9781946506610

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Book Description

Apologia’s Marine Biology course is one of the few homeschool science courses that include an entire education on ecology. It gives students self-directed learning tools to ensure that they thrive and master key science concepts. God designed the earth’s intricate ecosystem for his glory and the needs of those He created, and it is crucial for Christians in our day to accurately understand the ocean’s ecosystems and resources and how we can best steward them.--Publisher



Marine Biologists

Author : Robin Koontz

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Page : 52 pages

File Size : 11,51 MB

Release : 2015-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1634306007

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Book Description

Marine biologists help preserve our oceans and the habitats and creatures that call them home. By observing how sea creatures behave and how they connect with the environment through research, testing, and tagging, marine biologists try to save endangered species to make sure they are here for everyone to enjoy for generations to come! This title will allow students to see that science involves the use of tools to observe and measure things. • Content sidebars • Maps • Text based questions • Bold keywords with phonetic glossary



ABCs of Oceanography

Author : Chris Ferrie

Publisher : Baby University

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 10,3 MB

Release : 2020-08

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781492680819

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Book Description

From the #1 science author for kids comes this next installment in the best-selling Baby University series! The ABCs of Oceanography introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new scientific concept for each letter of the alphabet. Written by an expert, this is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. It�s never too early to become an oceanographer!