The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal

Written and illustrated by Nick Seluk

Part of the Kind of a Big Deal series

Discover why the ocean is essential for life and how we can protect it.

4.3 Goodreads · 80 ratings

40 pages· 1,882 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· 620L· AR 4 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where the ocean is the hero, shaping weather, creating oxygen, and providing food. Through comic-style art and witty marine characters, uncover the ocean's vital role and learn simple ways to safeguard it. Can we live without a healthy ocean? Explore the science and humor behind this crucial ecosystem in a fun, engaging journey.

From the publisher

Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about the world’s biggest ecosystem – the ocean!Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn’t live without it! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans wouldn’t be able to survive without a healthy ocean. That’s kind of a big deal.Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized marine animals help readers learn through funny jokes and comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!

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