Children's Nonfiction Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Global Ocean, The
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- May 2022
- Category
- Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Marine Life
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 8 to 12
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781525304910
- Publish Date
- May 2022
- List Price
- $21.99
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Description
The global ocean is in trouble. This beautiful and important book explores the issues --- and what we can do to help.
Though we think of Earth's five oceans as separate and distinct, they are actually a linked system of circulating water that is one single ocean --- the global ocean. This comprehensive and accessible overview explores the global ocean's enormous influence on the planet, as well as humans' often-detrimental influence on the ocean. But it also highlights some of the many ways people are working to restore and heal the global ocean --- from everyday actions to large institutional projects --- making the message of urgency as hopeful as it is accurate. Filled with fascinating information, stunning visuals and plenty of calls to action, readers will be inspired to discover what they can do to help heal Earth's most important feature and, ultimately, our planet.
Bestselling author Rochelle Strauss applies a positive, proactive approach to the urgent topics of climate change and ocean conservation in this gorgeous and unique depiction of the global ocean, based on the most current ocean science research. Engaging illustrations on every spread by award-winning Natasha Donovan are eye-catching and powerful. Examples of real people of all ages making a difference can be found in sidebars on each spread with more at the back of the book. Two sections list ways to help, one for children and one for the adults in their lives. There are many curriculum links in earth and life sciences, particularly in climate, environment, habitats, ecosystems and diversity of living things. Part of the CitizenKid series, this book encourages citizenship and engaging in the global community.
About the authors
Rochelle Strauss is an award-winning author of non-fiction children's books, including the global bestseller, One Well: The Story of Water on Earth. Through her work, Rochelle combines her love of nature and passion for stories to teach children about the wonders of the natural world. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.
Rochelle Strauss' profile page
Natasha Donovan is the illustrator of the award-winning Mothers of Xsan series (written by Brett Huson). She illustrated the graphic novel Surviving the City (written by Tasha Spillett), which won a Manitoba Book Award and received an American Indian Youth Literature Award (AIYLA) honor. She also illustrated Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer which won an Orbis Pictus Honor Book and an American Indian Youth Literature Award (AIYLA). Natasha is Métis, and spent her early life in Vancouver, British Columbia. Although she moved to the United States to marry a mathematician, she prefers to keep her own calculations to the world of color and line. She lives in Washington. www.natashadonovan.com
Awards
- Commended, Willow Awards, Green Earth Book Award
- Commended, 2023 Skipping Stones Honour Book, Skipping Stones
Editorial Reviews
This is seriously an incredible book that I think every educator should read ...
ETFO
... presents many examples of how everyday actions can affect the ocean and how the ocean affects our everyday life in ways readers may not have thought of before.
Skipping Stones
... presents many examples of how everyday actions can affect the ocean and how the ocean affects our everyday life in ways readers may not have thought of before.—Skipping Stones
The Global Ocean is a call to action that articulates the power of the ocean and the power of each and every one of us to make a positive impact on preserving it for future generations.—Hakai Magazine
A timely exploration of the threats facing the world's oceans, this book will educate and inspire the next generation of environmental activists.
School Library Journal
An extensive index ... that sets an empowering rather than despairing tone.
Publishers Weekly
... an engaging primer that encourages curiosity and promotes the importance of ocean stewardship.
Quill & Quire, starred review
An extensive index ... that sets an empowering rather than despairing tone.—Publishers Weekly
The Global Ocean is a call to action that articulates the power of the ocean and the power of each and every one of us to make a positive impact on preserving it for future generations.
Hakai Magazine
