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Ocean animals and their ecosystems : a nature reference book for kids / Dr. Erica Colon.

Summary:

The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface--and it's swimming with wild and beautiful marine animals. Packed with beautiful photos and interesting facts, this guide goes beyond other nature books for kids, taking you under the sea and into the homes of incredible ocean dwellers. This guide takes you into vibrant coral reefs, jagged coastlines, and icy polar regions. You'll explore how each ecosystem has changed, discover amazing ocean animals through exciting photos, and learn how a rich biodiversity contributes to a healthy ecosystem. This standout among nature books for kids includes: Packed with ocean animals--From powerful sharks to smart octopuses to fascinating deep sea creatures, swim with ocean animals and get to know them through fun facts, such as their diet, lifespan, and weight.

Record details

ISBN: 9781646116409
ISBN: 1646116402
Physical Description: xi, 169 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 161) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The open ocean -- Kelp forests -- Coastlines and shorelines --Coral reefs -- Polar regions -- Deep waters and the ocean floor -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index.