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The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal

by Nick Seluk
Nick Seluk
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Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about the world's biggest ecosystem — the ocean!

Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn't live without it!

This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans wouldn't be able to survive without a healthy ocean. That's kind of a big deal.

Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized marine animals help readers learn through funny jokes and comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 2, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781338816488

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4
    • Lexile® Measure: 620
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      September 1, 2022
      Cartoonist Seluk offers another science-focused picture book, this time taking a dive into the ocean to look at food chains, the role of phytoplankton, and plastic pollution. Our planet's ocean is in several ways far from being, as the author claims, "its own ecosystem, living in perfect balance." Still, with a green krill and a hot-pink octopus taking the lead, he does deliver broadly accurate outline introductions to four oceanic zones, select sea life at each level from whales to microorganisms, and the worldwide effects of oceanic currents. Along with frequent "Oh Hey, Guess What?" inserts of random facts, Seluk's seascapes feature lots of simply drawn, googly-eyed animals in animated poses and eye-popping hues with the occasional human diver mixed in. An ominous warning that floating plastic is "bad for sea creatures" that might eat it (not to mention people who eat sea creatures) will stir children young enough to regard the title as actual news (as well as older readers), and a set of very simple activities and quizzes at the end is likewise aimed at a broad audience. Humans depicted are diverse. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Occasionally simplistic but likely to make a splash, particularly with younger readers. (facts, glossary) (Informational picture book. 6-8)

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Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4
  • Lexile® Measure:620
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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