The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal

Written & 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.

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40 pages· 1,882 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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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!

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
1,882
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~619L
Themes & topics
Books about scienceBooks about the oceanBooks about waterBooks about science and natureBooks about marine life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
517191
Publication
Published
August 2, 2022
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338314656

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