The Ocean Is More Than a Home for Fish

by Robert E Wells (Author) Patrick Corrigan (Illustrator)

The Ocean Is More Than a Home for Fish
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Tell Me Why

Dive into our oceans to learn why we need them―and why they need us.

Our five oceans cover about 71 percent of the earth's surface and hold about 97 percent of our water. A central part of the planet’s water cycle, oceans are essential to all living things. They are home to thousands of species, and they provide humans with food and medicine.


Oceans are one of the world’s most valuable natural resources, and we must take care of them.

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School Library Journal

K-Gr 3--These books introduce readers to ecosystems such as the rainforest and ocean, explaining their importance. The text examines how these areas act as carbon sinks and details how they are affected by pollution and deforestation. There are also suggestions for how to help preserve these key natural resources. Colorful illustrations reveal howler monkeys, harpy eagles, sharks, and other wildlife. Some spreads must be turned sideways to show the various layers of the rainforest or the different zones of the ocean. Another illustration shows goldfish bowls stacked from the Earth to the moon to help students visualize how much water the oceans hold. A few pages also have inset images to show close-ups of phytoplankton and krill. A glossary and a list of selected sources appear in the back matter. VERDICT An engaging introduction to environmental awareness for primary grades.

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"An engaging introduction to environmental awareness for primary grades."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780807577820
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication date
October 05, 2023
Series
Tell Me Why
BISAC categories
JNF051100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
Library of Congress categories
Hydrologic cycle
Marine ecology
Ocean
Ocean currents

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