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"This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in an ocean habitat. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this."--
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Using methods of scientific inquiry, the book leads each reader to become an ocean detective and discover the connection between a seabird, whale, and a penguin and their ability to survive in the ocean as their food supply adapts to changes in ocean temperature.
44) Biomas marinos
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Los lectores aprenderán de los tres tipos principales de biomas marinos, los cuales son los océanos, los arrecifes de coral, y los estuarios (donde dos ríos se encuentran). El texto se trata de las temperaturas del agua, las plantas y los animales que son únicos en estos biomas marinos.
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"Teaches elementary kids about Earth's water crisis and empowers them to do something about it. Filled with facts about our waters, their inhabitants, and the threats they face, Make a Splash! presents inspiring stories of kids in action and projects for kids to help them make a difference. Presented in fun, inspiring, and age-appropriate language. Service learning groups, youth groups, science teachers, and teachers of conservation and environmentalism...
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"General overview of ocean, island, and polar region ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference, pollution, and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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"A little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean. So wouldn't a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean? You may be surprised at just how closely YOU are connected to the ocean. Regardless of where you live, every breath you take and every drop of water you drink links you to the ocean. And because of this connection, the ocean's health affects all of us. Dive in with author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley-- visit the...
48) Polluted oceans
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"Polluted Oceans introduces young readers to the issues of pollution due to the dumping of garbage, chemicals, and other things into our planet's seas. It also gives students plenty of ideas for ways that they can be part of the campaign to help keep our oceans clean and safe for the future."--
50) Marine biomes
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"This fascinating book gives readers core information about marine biomes on coasts, in coral reefs, frozen oceans, and in the deepest depths of the ocean. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life underwater, who lives in these environments, and how humans impact life there."--
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"Fold an ocean full of sea stars, whales, turtles, and more! Simple instructions and step-by-step images make origami easy while fun facts throughout share more information about the real-life versions of your fancy folded friends. Additional materials explore even more about ocean biomes. Fold your way to fun with a world of origami"--
52) Marine biomes
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about marine biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the oceans that make up marine biomes. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about marine...
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"Oceans cover 70 percent of Earth and make up the biggest biome on the planet! This title maps the territories and migration routes of animals in ocean, coral reef, and estuary biomes. Readers are asked to engage in a biome mapping activity to help reinforce understanding of the fragility of these water habitats."--
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Some animals in the ocean are large, like the leatherback sea turtle. Some are tiny, like the leafy sea dragon. But all those featured in this book are champions of something! The great white shark is crowned the "champion of chomping," and the amazing giant Pacific octopus is the "champion of challenges." How did they earn these nicknames? That's what readers find out in this engaging, fact-filled book! Full-color photographs of these ocean animals...
55) Saving the seas
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"The oceans and seas of Earth are home to many amazing creatures. This book brings readers face to face with some amazing marine creatures from coral to seahorses to the blue whale. Readers will learn about problems facing marine life, especially plastic pollution. An activity at the end of the book challenges readers to use recycled materials for an educational cause. Photographs of wildlife and stunning seascapes will bring this important topic...
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What in the world is a woobbegong? Readers of this fun book find out all about this fish, sometimes called the carpet shark, and it's shaggy-looking beard. Full of many other underwater creatures, including seahorses and starfish, this book engages animal lovers from start to finish with bizarre, gross, and supremely interesting facts about each. Full-color photographs bring the world under the sea to readers, complementing accessible content and...
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"Among the first people to live on the ocean were fishermen and sailors who spent months or years on ships, exploring or fighting in wars. Today, people live on the ocean for scientific study, work, or simply for fun. There are even entire villages that live by floating on the ocean. Through accessible text and vibrant photographs, young readers will understand how life on the water has changed over time and what the future holds. As land-based populations...
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"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...
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Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to address issues plaguing the ocean, such as dead zones,...
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What can you create with just a cardboard box and some construction paper? Your very own coral reef! Use easy-to-follow directions to make thirteen crafts (and one recipe), each one focused on the ocean. Crafts include fun facts and additional resources, giving covert learning opportunities for your little explorer and reducing screentime."--Amazon.com.
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