Oceans and Seas! With 25 Science Projects for Kids by Anita Yasuda with illustrations by Tom Casteel invites readers from
7-10 to explore the amazing world beneath the sea.
Six
well-organized chapters introduce young oceanographers to the basic concepts of
oceans and seas from ancient mythologies to the modern challenges of
conservation in an aquatic frontier that is still largely unexplored. Multiple
topics are examined: Extraordinary Exploration - Creatures of the Deep - Ocean
Plants – and Oceans, Wind, and Climate to encourage students to think like
scientists. Investigate hydrothermal vents 8,000 feet below the surface and the
remarkable creatures that live in the shadow of undersea volcanoes. Discover
the special adaptations of hatchet fish and vampire squids. Delve into the
unique properties of kelp that makes that plant an important ocean resource.
Cartoon-style
illustrations, augmented here and there with photographs, create visual
interest. Text boxes set out challenges labeled INVESTIGATE or CONSIDER AND
DISCUSS. WORDS TO KNOW defines important vocabulary. DID YOU KNOW? highlights
special facts. Each chapter concludes with a series of hands-on STEM projects
to enable students to reinforce learning, enhance understanding, and develop
critical thinking skills.
Recommended
as a useful STEM resource for home, school, and library collections.
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