Captain Aquatica's Awesome Ocean

Title: Captain Aquatica’s Awesome Ocean

Author:  Jess Cramp with Grace Hill Smith and Joe Levit

Photos:  Various Sources

Publisher:  National Geographic Kids

ISBN:   9781426332920

Review:

The oceans cover three-quarters of earths surface. We’ve only explored about 20 percent which leaves a lot to be discovered. There are five oceans, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Artic and the Antarctic. With the help of Captain Aquatica and her friend Finn, a hammer head shark, young readers can learn all about earth’s oceans and learn cool fun facts.

The oceans are known for tsunami’s and super storms which occur on top of the surface but underneath, readers will learn about plate tectonics, the ring of fire and hot spots. The oceans are divided into four tidal zones and each zone has very different sea life. Did you know that there are forests in the oceans? They are made of kelp. Did you know that turtles have been on earth for over 110 million years? In 1872 the H.M.S. Challenger was the first ship to go on an oceanographic expedition to collect scientific data. Scientist have created some really cool technology to study the oceans and this guide will show readers how its used.

This amazing guide about earth’s oceans share so much information and readers will even find ways to heal and care for the oceans. The back pages have plenty of resources for readers to learn more. Throughout, readers can see Try This sections which teach kids how to perform their own scientific experiments. Readers can also learn about the different scientists that explore the oceans. Parents and teacher will love this guide and can help kids become more aware of how the oceans work and share the animal and plant life that thrive there.

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