| Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas Contributor(s): Bang, Molly (Author), Chisholm, Penny (Author), Bang, Molly (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0545273226 ISBN-13: 9780545273220 Publisher: Blue Sky Press (AZ) OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 571.455 |
| LCCN: 2011024823 |
| Lexile Measure: 670 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.1" W x 11" (1.10 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 151862 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm present a stunning, sweeping view of our ever-changing oceans.In this timely book, acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm use poetic language and dazzling illustrations to introduce the oceanic world. From tiny aquatic plants to the biggest whale or fish, Bang and Chisholm present a moving, living picture of the miraculous balance sustaining each life cycle and food chain deep within our wondrous oceans. On land or in the deep blue sea, we are all connected--and we are all a part of a grand living landscape. Award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm, a leading expert on oceans, packs Ocean Sunlight with clear, simple science, illuminated by Molly Bang's wondrous illustrations. This informative, joyous book will help children understand and celebrate the astonishing role our oceans play in human life. |