Includes bibliographical references and index. Ocean forests -- Eel-grass / by Edna St. Vincent Millay -- Underwater meadows : seagrass -- Food of the sea : seaweed -- Dragon of the sea : leafy sea dragon -- The crab with fasion sense : decorator crab -- Master of disguise : Pacific giant octopus -- Balancing act : sea urchins and sea otters -- Strange sea : the Sargasso Sea -- Creatures of the kelp -- Sea sleuths : forecasting the red tide.
Summary:
Open this charming read-aloud book and you'll find amazing animal profiles, whimsical poetry, stunning photography, plus fascinating information about the wondrous creatures that call the ocean home. Starting with the seashore and journeying through the ocean's zones, readers will discover mangrove forests, coral reefs, and the deepest ocean depths. On this journey they will discover some of the extraordinary animals that live on shore and under the sea. Along the way, readers will enjoy poems, stories, fun facts, photo galleries, and more. Highlights include a foreword from explorer and renowned photojournalist Brian Skerry; an interview with National Geographic Explorer and marine conservationist Jess Cramp; a poem by former children's poet laureate J. Patrick Lewis; the work of Explorer-in-Residence and ocean ecologist Enric Sala; and an afterword by renowned ocean conservationist Sylvia Earle. This keepsake treasure is sure to wow readers while also serving as an important reminder to protect this precious and wonderful resource.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.