Helen Plum Library

Imbler profiles ten of the ocean's strangest creatures, drawing astonishing connections between their lives and ours and illuminating wondrous models of survival, adaptation, identity, sex, and care on our faltering planet.--Adapted from publisher's description

"From sunlit surface water that teems with life to the deepest, darkest depths filled with some of Earth's most unusual creatures, oceans are home to a wide array of life. Peel back the corners of the ocean to find out what fascinating life exists within this ecosystem, from Earth's biggest animal, the blue whale, to tiny organisms, such as kelp. Discover where the world's oceans are and what you can do to help protect our planet's rich waters."--...

"What adds up into an ocean? Build one layer by layer to find out. The watery world looks very different the deeper we get. Once we get down to the bottom, it's time to get creative to make your own ocean environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world"--

"From New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly...

The protozoa are eaten by krill that are eaten by mackerel that are eaten by tuna that are eaten by sharks. This book explores the species and food chains and webs within an ocean habitat, and discusses why these food chains and webs need to be protected

"Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away-both over and under the waves"-- A girl and her parents paddle into the bay. Over the water pelicans fly; under the water all kinds of sea life go through their daily life. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest and all the fascinating creatures living just over and under the waves. -- adapted from jacket

"Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem an ocean"--Provided by publisher

Discover how all the living things in this ecosystem depend on each other and their habitat for survival

"This fascinating book will take children beyond the seaweed, sharks, and shells that you have seen many times before, and show you the secret world that lies in and around our amazing oceans. This ocean book for children aged 7-9 delves into facts about our marine environments that most people don't know. Dive into the deepest sea trench ever discovered, marvel at immortal anemones, and learn how devastating water tornadoes form. Kids can ponder...

Featuring interviews with National Geographic experts and complemented by a poem by children's poet laureate J. Patrick Lewis, a visually engaging read-aloud introduction to the world's oceans includes plant and animal profiles while discussing the urgency of ocean conservation