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Manfish a Story of Jacques Cousteau
Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring. Ages 5 and up.
$ 16.99
978-081-1860-635
You Can’t Use Your Brain If You’re a Jellyfish
This fun and informative look at brains- insect brains, bird brains, monkey brains, human brains- how they work is sure to intrigue young readers. Dr. Fred Ehrlich take a complex subject and makes it understandable, fascinating, and fun. Ages 5-8.
$ 6.95
978-159-3545-925
Eye Wonder Ocean
Find out fascinating facts about sea animals and their habitats. Explore coral reefs, kelp forests, the deep sea, and polar environments. Ages 6 and up.
$ 9.99
978-078-9478-528
Gentle Giant Octopus
Brief text and watercolor paintings describe how a female octopus moves, protects herself and lays her eggs. Each page has just a few sentences in large print, but they provide a basic introduction to the animal and many interesting facts. Ages 4-7.
$ 6.99
978-076-3617-301
Oceans Atlas
This gorgeous atlas takes readers on an ocean-by-ocean survey of the world- using extraordinary photography and special imaging technology to uncover underwater ecosystems and undersea terrain, and tell the story of humankind's exploration and exploitation of the seas. Contains specially commissioned maps and computer-generated images. Features six acetates revealing thousands of years of change. DVD includes animated tides and sea animal migration, plus 3-D interactive globe.
$ 19.99
978-075-6625-573
An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis in Global Warming
Grade 5–8—This young readers' version of the recent documentary film's companion adult volume cuts the page count by about a third but preserves the original's cogent message and many of its striking visuals. Gore document steeply rising carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere, and then to link that to accelerating changes in temperature and precipitation patterns worldwide. Using easy-to-grasp graphics and revealing before-and-after photos, he shows how glaciers and ice shelves are disappearing all over the globe with alarming speed, pointing to profound climate changes and increased danger from rising sea levels in the near future. This, like the film and the original adult version, is a riveting document.
$ 16.00
978-067-0062-720
Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia
This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of science. Includes clear explanations of 2,500 scientific terms, 140 experiments & activities, 1,500 illustrations and diagrams, and much more. Ages 9 and up.
$ 19.99
978-079-4503-314
The Usborne Internet-linked First Encyclopedia of Seas & Oceans
Ages 4-8. Which fish blows itself up like a balloon? What strange creatures live in the deep sea? Find out incredible facts about the sea and its inhabitants. Ages 8 and up.
$ 9.99
978-079-4501-112
Oceans for Every Kid
This book includes information on the technologies of oceanography, the topology of the ocean floor, movement of the sea, properties of seawater, and life in the sea. Ages 8 and up.
$ 12.95
978-047-1124-535
Earth Matters
With a biome-by-biome structure that mirrors Mother Nature's own design,
Earth Matters
is a celebration of our fragile Earth, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring source book full of ideas for making a positive change. Throughout the book, spectacular and intimate photography showcases the living world's endless diversity and beauty, providing a compelling visual argument to support the book's core message. Readers will appreciate the fact the book is “made with care”, using recycled cardstock for the cover, paper sourced from responsibly managed forests, and the use of non-petroleum based vegetable inks in the printing.
$ 24.99
978-075-6634-353
A Child’s Introduction to the Environment
A Child's Introduction to the Environment
provides an entertaining and instructive tour of the Earth's varied environments, along with activities and materials to encourage young environmentalists. Kids and their parents will appreciate this upbeat yet clear-eyed, interactive look at our magnificent planet and how we can safeguard it. Short features throughout offer fun facts, projects, and experiments that kids can do with parents or on their own. And a special packet inside the front cover contains a reusable lunch sack, peel-off stickers with messages such as "turn off the lights," "recycle," and "unplug," and a special poster from the NRDC. Ages 9-12.
$ 19.95
978-157-9124-298
The Field Guide to Ocean Animals: Explore the Great Barrier Reef
The ocean is one of the world’s last great frontiers and a source of endless fascination to children. In this vibrantly illustrated, interactive book, young readers take a safe deep-sea dive into the fascinating realm of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef! Future oceanographers follow the trail of some of the most magnificent creatures on earth, including the powerful gray reef shark, the graceful yet deadly man-of-war, and the paralyzing blue-ringed octopus. To add to the fun, the book includes 64 pieces to assemble all eight of the animals profiled, with an exquisite removable diorama providing a realistic backdrop. Ages 4-8.
$ 15.95
978-159-2237-180