Fagbøger for børn og unge: vilde dyr og levesteder: oceaner og havområder

RIVERS OF SUNLIGHT: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earthjoins four prize-winning books that explore the wonderof how our sun gives life to most living things -- including YOU!PRAISE FOR THE SUNLIGHT SERIES: MY LIGHT: How Sunlight Becomes Electricity★ A lovely and illuminating book that presents sound science. -- Booklist★ Youngsters should find her enthusiasm electrifying. -- Publishers WeeklyLIVING SUNLIGHT: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life★ An outstanding book to read and absorb. -- BooklistA magnificent celebration of life. -- Natural History MagazineOCEAN SUNLIGHT: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas★ An awe-inspiring lesson in photosynthesis goes under the sea. -- Kirkus ReviewsBURIED SUNLIGHT: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth★ Gorgeous illustrations and impressive, urgent scientific explanation. -- Kirkus Reviews★ Bang's illustrations brilliantly represent the chemistry.-- The Horn Book Magazine

First published by Big Picture Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, 2021.

"Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles . . . cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms! Welcome winter with a poetic exploration of ice on land and at sea in this evocative and atmospheric picture book"--

Now in paperback: In a series of poetic verses in both English and Spanish, readers learn about the movement and moods of water around the world and the ways in which water affects different landscapes and cultures.

How does a seahorse move through the water?What animal can change color to blend into its surroundings?How many rows of teeth do sharks have?Plus, more about what you find in the sea.The Can You Find My Love? book series was developed by seasoned psychotherapist, Jan Marquart, who began her career working with kids and their families in residential centers. As an author, her Love + Learning Instruction Method now helps children retain information through image associations, artistic interactivity, and positive reinforcement.

Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms. Now, in this exciting picturebook biography, Dan Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind the snorkel.From the first moment he got a glimpse of what lived under the ocean's waves, Cousteau was hooked. And so he set sail aboard the Calypso to see the sea. He and his team of scientists invented diving equipment and waterproof cameras. They made films and televisions shows and wrote books so they could share what they learned. The oceans were a vast unexplored world, and Cousteau became our guide. And when he saw that pollution was taking its toll on the seas, Cousteau became our guide in how to protect the oceans as well.

Ages: 5 - 9

Tom Sawyer is among the best-known, most-loved characters in American fiction. As everyone remembers, he and Huck Finn camped on an island, got lost in a cave, and visited an old graveyard at midnight. These adventures were based upon the author's real boyhood experiences along the Mississippi River. Trace Mark Twain's life from 1835, when his birth was heralded by Halley's Comet, to 1910, when the comet returned upon his death, in this fascinating biography by Newbery Honor author Sterling North.

Do you ever wake up and wonder what the weather will be? Instead of turning on the TV to find out, you can just look out your window at the clouds. How do you know what type of clouds can forecast a change of weather? Read and find out.

From the bestselling author of Jaws comes a firsthand guide to one of the most feared-and often misunderstood-animals: sharks!In direct and accessible prose, Peter Benchley sets the record straight about the many types of sharks (including the ones that pose a genuine threat to us), the behavior of sharks and other sea creatures we fear, the odds against an attack, and how to improve them even further. He also teaches us how to swim safely in the ocean by reading the tides and currents and respecting all the inhabitants. Here are the lessons Peter has learned, the mistakes he has made, the danger he has faced-and the spectacular sights he has seen in the world's largest environment. The book includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.

Norval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel-and the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two are Cameracat and Crew! Among Norval's special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand and likes to spit), along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances, too. Warning: Beginning readers are apt to be swept away!

"Everything works in this book - the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect." - The Horn Book"SHAAAARRRKK!" That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in Surprising Sharks reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them.Back matter includes an index and a note about sharks.

Follows the journey of a water droplet through the various stages of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation and condensation.

Find a place to sit and watch and listen ... on the beach or in the woods or in a salt marsh. What can you see and hear?

BubblesWhat are bubbles made of?Why are they always round?Read and find out about the science behind soap bubbles, and learn why bubbles always go POP!

FrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catch insects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But they must always keep their skins wet. Read and find out why!

First there is a sunflower.Seasons pass ... and soon there is a patch of sunflowers.Budding young gardeners will discover that what makes this happen is not magic - but is most definitely magical.