
Written by Melissa Stewart · Illustrated by Colin W. Thompson
Part of the Is That a Fact? series
Uncover ocean myths: fact or fiction?
Dive into the mysteries of the ocean as you explore seventeen intriguing statements. Can sharks really smell blood from miles away? Does the moon truly control the tides? Challenge your perceptions and discover the truth behind these oceanic myths. Are sea jellies brainless? Do the oldest creatures dwell beneath the waves? Embark on a journey to separate fact from fiction and uncover the secrets that even baffle experts. This exploration will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the deep blue sea.
Sharks can smell blood in ocean water from more than a mile away. The moon controls the tides. A mass of plastic as large as Texas is floating in the Pacific Ocean. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let’s investigate seventeen statements about the ocean and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether sea jellies have brains. Discover whether the world’s oldest animals really live in the ocean. See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?
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