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81) Water in oceans
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Stephen R. Palumbi is Professor of Biology at Stanford University. Anthony R. Palumbi, Stephen's son, is a science writer and novelist whose work has appeared in the Atlantic and other publications.
A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientists
The ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments. The Extreme Life of the Sea takes readers to the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the humpback whale. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the humpback whale's life, comparing the whale to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal."--
84) Really?: Ocean
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"The ocean is the last great place to explore on our planet. Here are the latest and greatest animal facts about the ocean!,"--page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A fan's guide to the sequel to "Finding Nemo" blends movie stills and character art with profiles of old and new characters as well as information on key locations, themes, and iconic moments, while providing facts about life in the ocean.
86) Winter whale
Author
Series
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Transformed into a humpback whale, a child experiences life in the ocean among other whales.
87) El océano
Author
Publisher
Treasure Bay
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
Español
Description
Explores many aspects of the ocean environment that will excite readers both young and old. Journeying from coral reefs to deep seas to sandy shores, this book introduces interesting facts about life in the ocean including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish and much more.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Inky's Great Escape follows a Houdini-esque octopus as he pulls his greatest disappearing act yet. Inky, worn out from his exciting life in the ocean, has retired to the aquarium. There he quietly regales his tankmate Blotchy with tales of his past adventures. Then Blotchy dares Inky to make one more daring escape: out of their tank . . . and the aquarium. Will Inky succeed?
89) Life of Pi
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
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Description
Pi Patel is an unusual boy. The son of a zookeeper, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior, a fervent love of stories, and practices not only his native Hinduism, but also Christianity and Islam. When Pi is sixteen, his family emigrates from India to North America aboard a Japanese cargo ship, along with their zoo animals bound for new homes. The ship sinks. Pi finds himself alone in a lifeboat, his only companions a hyena, an orangutan,...
90) Olive's ocean
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
On a summer visit to her grandmother's cottage by the ocean, twelve-year-old Martha gains perspective on the death of a classmate, on her relationship with her grandmother, on her feelings for an older boy, and on her plans to be a writer.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Description
After moving with his wife to an isolated Australian lighthouse where they suffer miscarriages and a stillbirth, Tom allows his wife to claim an infant that has washed up on the shore, a decision with devastating consequences.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean." A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss is...
Author
Series
Secret projects volume 1
Language
English
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Description
"The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress...
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Language
English
Description
"In October, 1947, after a summer-long drought, fires began near Bar Harbor and raced along the coast of Maine, ravaging two hundred thousand acres--the largest fire in Maine's history. In the southern part of the state, people were forced into the sea to escape the flames. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers when her husband Gene joins the volunteers fighting to bring the fire under control. Along with her...
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Language
English
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Description
A letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born--a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam--and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a witness to the fraught yet undeniable love between a single mother and her son, it is...
96) Atlantic Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the five oceans. This S-shaped ocean lies between the continents of North America and South America to the west, and Europe and Africa to the east. The Atlantic Ocean covers about one-fifth of Earth's surface. The Our Five Oceans series features stunning visuals, detailed maps, educational debates, and challenging research activities. Each book explores key topics such as ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental...
97) Indian Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Indian Ocean is the ocean with the fewest partially enclosed seas. It is bordered by land to the north. Without a connection to the cold Arctic Ocean, the northern regions of the Indian Ocean are warmer. The Our Five Oceans series features stunning visuals, detailed maps, educational debates, and challenging research activities. Each book explores key topics such as ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental issues"--Page 4 of cover.
98) Southern Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Southern Ocean is the most recently named of the five oceans. It used to be considered part of the world's three largest oceans. In 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization decided that the Southern Ocean is distinct from these oceans. The Our Five Oceans series features stunning visuals, detailed maps, educational debates, and challenging research activities. Each book explores key topics such as ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental...
99) Pacific Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Pacific Ocean serves as a route for the transportation of goods and people. It provides opportunities for play and inspires creativity. The Pacific Ocean has also played a very important role in the growth of many cultures. The Our Five Oceans series features stunning visuals, detailed maps, educational debates, and challenging research activities. Each book explores key topics such as ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental issues"--Page 4...
100) Arctic Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans. Its surface is almost entirely covered in ice. While this frigid body of water may seem inhospitable to life, in reality, millions of unique plants and animals thrive below the ice. The Our Five Oceans series features stunning visuals, detailed maps, educational debates, and challenging research activities. Each book explores key topics such as ocean life, ecosystems, and environmental issues."--Back...