Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas

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Hardcover
Author: Molly Bang, Penny Chisholm
Illustrator: Molly Bang
Publisher: Blue Sky Pr
Publish Date: May 2012
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.5
EAN: 9780545273220

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Overview

Acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm present a stunning, sweeping view of our ever-changing oceans.

In this timely book, acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm use poetic language and dazzling illustrations to introduce the oceanic world. From tiny aquatic plants to the biggest whale or fish, Bang and Chisholm present a moving, living picture of the miraculous balance sustaining each life cycle and food chain deep within our wondrous oceans. On land or in the deep blue sea, we are all connected–and we are all a part of a grand living landscape. Award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm, a leading expert on oceans, packs Ocean Sunlight with clear, simple science, illuminated by Molly Bang’s wondrous illustrations. This informative, joyous book will help children understand and celebrate the astonishing role our oceans play in human life.

Details

Pages: 48
Dimensions: 11 x 9.1 x 0.3 in
Lexile Score: 670
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 0545273226

Awards

2014 Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee (Primary)
2013 Cook Prize - Honor Book (Picture Book)
2013 Massachusetts Book Award (MassBook) - Winner (Children/Young Adult)