Library Adventures: Oceans

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Updated November 28, 2024
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Amazing oceans
Roth, Annie.
Paper Book
A thrilling guide to the weirdest wildlife, most incredible places, and most surprising science in our oceans. This fascinating book will take you beyond the seaweed, sharks, and shells that you have seen many times before, and show you the secret world that lies in and around...
Around the ocean in 80 fish & other sea life
Scales, Helen
Paper Book
This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. Beautifully illustrated, the book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life - whether in our medicine, culture or folklore - in often surprising...
Darkwhispers : a Brightstorm adventure
Hardy, Vashti
Paper Book
The ragtag crew of Captain Harriet Culpepper is off on another adventure! Ermitage Wrigglesworth, the notable explorer and author, has been reported missing in Stella Oceanus to the east. Twins Arthur and Maudie are eager to answer the call of adventure to find him, but their old nemesis and...
The Dawn Seal
Webb, Holly.
Paper Book
"[A] young Nancy Drew adventure by way of Downton Abbey." --Publishers Weekly review of The Case of the Stolen Sixpence   In book three of Holly Webb's The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, twelve-year-old Maisie and her dog Eddie are invited to join Maisie...
Dolphin boy
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
Jim lives in a fishing village - but no-one goes fishing anymore as all the fish have gone. One day, Jim spots a dolphin beached on the sand. He runs to get help, and everyone works together to return the dolphin to the water. Afterwards, the dolphin stays in the harbour, playing with the swimmers -...
Earth's incredible oceans
French, Jess
Paper Book
Enter the world of oceans and discover all the interesting animals that live in them! Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals in this lovingly illustrated children's book. Take kids on a fascinating underwater journey, showing...
The edge of the ocean
Lapinski, L. D.
Paper Book
Flick tries to save a watery world from total destruction in this magical, "fantastic, from start to (the zinger of a) finish" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) second book in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency series. Flick is now a badge-wearing member of the Strangeworlds...
Swordfish feels sad
Woolley, Katie
Paper Book
Swordfish feels sad. She is missing her dad. Her friends try to cheer her up, but nothingwill make Swordfish smile. Is there anything she can do to feel better? This relatable story helps kids identify their feelings and provides useful tools for managing emotions.
The fairytale hairdresser and the little mermaid
Longstaff, Abie
Paper Book
Kittie Lacey, the most fabulous hairdresser of them all, is making a splash in this sixth Fairytale Hairdresser story The little memaid is all in a lather--the Sea Witch has stolen her beautiful singing voice! Kittie Lacey will need all her hairdressing (and matchmaking)...
Interview with a shark
Seed, Andy
Paper Book
If you could talk to animals, what would you ask? Get familiar with 10 extraordinary ocean giants as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude! ...
The island at the end of everything
Hargrave, Kiran Millwood
Paper Book
A poignant story filled with heart-warming courage as a young girl takes on a harrowing journey to be reunited with her mother. Ami lives on Culion, an island in the Philippines for people who have leprosy. Her mother is among the infected. Ami loves her home: with its blue seas...
Jellyfish feels jealous
Woolley, Katie
Paper Book
Jellyfish feels jealous when Swordfish wins the race and gets a spot on the swim team. He says some unkind things to Swordfish. What can Jellyfish do to make things right? This relatable story helps kids identify their feelings and provides useful tools for managing emotions.
Kensuke's Kingdom
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
A spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, who is poised for breakthrough U.S. success. When Michael's parents lose their jobs, they buy a boat and decide to sail around the world with their son and their beloved dog. It's an...
I love you, Blue
Barroux
Paper Book
Aren't the blue waters beautiful? But when a storm hits, the waves roar and rage. Mayday! Mayday! Can anyone help? One rescue leads to another in this charming story of friendship, revealing that care for the ocean and its inhabitants can lead to the well-being of all. With joyful...
The magnificent book of ocean creatures
Jackson, Tom
Paper Book
Dive into the world's oceans, exploring sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas, and the murky depths to meet 36 magnificent ocean creatures. Take a journey through oceans and seas to find 36 magnificent marine animals, from the immense blue whale to speedy flying fish. See fierce...
My encyclopedia of very important oceans
DK
Paper Book
A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you on a journey into the deep blue to discover the wonders of the world's oceans! The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.  My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans...
My first book of ocean life
Watson, Olivia
Paper Book
My First Book of Ocean Life is the perfect introduction for young readers to amazing ocean life from around the world. Bright full-color illustrations bring lots of famous species to life, as well as some you may not have heard of before! Bite-size text and fun fact files for each creature make...
Nation : Special Edition
Pratchett, Terry
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize * Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award * Michael L. Printz Medal honor winner From the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, comes an epic adventure of...
Not as we know it
Avery, Tom
Paper Book
For fans of David Almond's Skellig and Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls, here is a lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply emotional middle-grade novel with a touch of magical realism.   Twins Jamie and Ned do everything together, from watching their favorite show,...
The ocean book : explore the hidden depths of our blue planet
Harvey, Derek
Paper Book
Dive deep into the hidden depths of the world's oceans and seas. Did you know that oceans cover 70% of our planet? That's a lot to explore! Plunge into Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book to travel around the world and discover amazing animals, birds and plants who call the ocean...
The Oceans Atlas : A Pictorial Guide to the World's Waters
DK
Paper Book
Computer-generated maps of the sea floor reveal all the secrets of the deep. The illustrations are backed by extensive captions.
Rescuing Titanic
Delargy, Flora (ILT)
Paper Book
The search for the giant Arctic jellyfish
Savage, Chloe
Paper Book
In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature. Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary...
The secret life of oceans
Butterfield, Moira
Paper Book
Selkie: A Scottish Folktale
McClure, Gillian
Paper Book
Peter is curious about the legend of the selkie, a seal who can turn into a girl. When his curiosity gets the better of him, he discovers that the selkie is more than just a legend-she is a friend.
The shark caller
Bethell, Zillah
Paper Book
Tale of friendship, adventure, forgiveness and bravery, set on Papua New Guinea. WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and...
Shark lady : the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist
Keating, Jess.
Paper Book
One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls! This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must for both teachers and parents alike!
Song for a whale
Kelly, Lynne
Paper Book
The award-winning and USA Today bestselling story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. "Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of...
A turtle's view of the ocean blue
Barr, Catherine
Paper Book
Dive into this stunning guide that explores the underwater world, its wildlife, the challenges it's facing and how you can help to protect it. Join your sea turtle guide as you navigate every inch of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest depths. ...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ocean hide & seek : a finger trail lift-the-flap book
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book! Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in...
Whale feels worried
Woolley, Katie
Paper Book
Whale is worrying about her schoolwork. She wants it to be perfect, so she erases the paper until it rips! What can she do to feel better and stop worrying? This relatable story helps kids identify their feelings and provides useful tools for managing emotions.
Why the whales came
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
Two children befriend the old man known as the Birdman of Bryher and help him lift a curse from their island.

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