Crowley County Combined Library

"This title will introduce readers to ocean ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known oceans and their unique characteristics."--

An introduction to various marine animals, in question and answer format, that describes their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat.

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

In text and photographs, presents information about the Caribbean Sea, its location, physical environment, animal life, islands, and mysteries.

"An illustrated narrative nonfiction journey to the Pacific that shows elementary readers how animals and plants in an ocean ecosystem survive in an interconnected food web"--

"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"...

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.

"Derrick's goldfish friends, Finn and Gillian, have gone missing! Things take a turn for the weird when Derrick realizes his two science teachers are also nowhere to be found. Is it possible Finn and Gillian have been transmogrified into giant teacher-snatching zombie-robot piranhas? Could mysterious postcards hold the answers? And what do plankton, plastic, and the fate of the oceans have to do with missing persons and punny, piscatorial pets? The...

Presents color-illustrated, encyclopedia-style articles on the ocean biome, covering its geography, geology, chemistry, biology, history, exploration, economics, health, management, and relationship to the atmosphere, and includes an annotated further reading list.

A guide to oceans, discussing their formation and movement, looking at ocean habitats and life forms, discussing the history of ocean exploration, and describing the plant and animal life found in the shallows and depths of the oceans. Includes three-dimensional illustrations.