Ocean State Libraries

Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas.

Dude, I am Ocean. You know my many names: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern. It's all excellent me. My salt water flows across the planet as one. I have no flag. No nationality. My waves are for all. Life on Earth began in my epic waters I keep the global climate just right. And I have rad secrets. But I'm facing a major wipeout! Only by working together can we get back in the zone. It's you and me, dudes."--Publisher

Describes how tide pools are formed and some of the animals and plants that can be found in them.

"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"...

Includes "For Creative Minds" section with food web cards and information on how seasonal changes affect ocean plants and animals.

Explores the wonders of the ocean, its floor, and the plants and animals that dwell in it, teaches how to protect these resources, and provides hands-on activities for further investigation.

Describes the oceans of the Earth, including their effect on world climate and the plants and animals that live in them.

Set over a 24-hour period, meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest predators in the ocean. Dive under the sea to follow the lives of individual sharks as they hunt, hide, and play their way through their day. Marine biologist and shark conservationist Carlee Jackson cleverly weaves the story from gargantuan whale sharks to tiny epaulette sharks (who hunt in rock pools!)...

A poetic introduction to coastal life at the ocean and how creatures in and near the water behave.