Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-Tech Gear, Record-Breaking Depths, and More

Gr 4-7–Earle and Phalen discuss the “blue heart of the planet” where the largest and most mysterious organisms live. The book features stunning photographs, factual information, and firsthand accounts of ocean exploration. The five chapters cover an in-depth look at the ocean, the life beneath the surface, what scientists have learned so far, threats to ocean conservation, and how we can aid the ocean’s survival. The text has a narrative quality that allows the reader to learn about the ocean without feeling overwhelmed by scientific facts. Activities, a glossary, further resources, a reading list, and an index are included. While younger readers may gravitate towards the clear and colorful photography, older readers can gain information via the text and experiments, taking a little of science class home.