Oceanstory

Oceanstory
Author: Leslie Marmon Silko
Publisher: Odyssey Editions
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2011-02-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1623730155

A new novella from the acclaimed author of Ceremony, and Almanac of the Dead. Leslie Marmon Silko is the author of the novels Ceremony, Almanac of the Dead, and Gardens in the Dunes. She has also written many short stories, poems and essays, and her most recent book is a memoir, The Turquoise Ledge. The recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and an NEA fellowship, Silko lives in Tucson, Arizona, on the boundary of Saguaro National Park West.

The Ocean Story

The Ocean Story
Author: John Seven
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1404867856

Relates the story of the oceans that are home to so many creatures, that are part of the water cycle which produces rain, and that can become very messy if we do not take care of them.

Life in the Ocean

Life in the Ocean
Author: Claire A. Nivola
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1466808756

Sylvia Earle first lost her heart to the ocean as a young girl when she discovered the wonders of the Gulf of Mexico in her backyard. As an adult, she dives even deeper. Whether she's designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deep-water walks, Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to learning more about what she calls "the blue heart of the planet." With stunningly detailed pictures of the wonders of the sea, Life in the Ocean tells the story of Sylvia's growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. This picture book biography also includes an informative author's note that will motivate young environmentalists. Life in the Ocean is one of The Washington Post's Best Kids Books of 2012

Ocean's Story; or, Triumphs of Thirty Centuries

Ocean's Story; or, Triumphs of Thirty Centuries
Author: Frank B. Goodrich
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 663
Release: 2021-05-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Ocean's Story; or, Triumphs of Thirty Centuries" by Frank B. Goodrich. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

A Drop in the Ocean

A Drop in the Ocean
Author: Jacqui Bailey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 180199286X

A brand new edition of A Drop in the Ocean from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. Our world is full of water. We swim in it. We Swallow it. We are even made of it (mostly). In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the passage of a water droplet, from the time when it evaporates from the ocean and becomes the water vapour that makes up clouds to the moment it falls as rain. We learn how water is cleaned and used before being returned once again to this never-ending cycle. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Book band: Lime Ideal for KS2.

I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean!

I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean!
Author: Kevin Sherry
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-05-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101641762

When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he?s way bigger than most of them! Of course, there are bigger things lurking around . . . but maybe this giant squid with a giant touch of hubris doesn?t really care? First-time author-illustrator Kevin Sherry is sure to garner fans of all sizes for his perfect-for-preschool read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful collage art, and a lovable squid whose spirit just cannot be crushed.

Hello Ocean

Hello Ocean
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2001-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0881069876

Dive into this playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Relive a day at the beach with this lovely book of memories. You can almost feel the salt spray on your face and smell the musky scent of ocean in the cool morning air. Remember how the sand squishes between your toes as the tide rushes to shore and taste the tang of the ocean on your lips. Spirited language evokes a sense of closeness and nostalgia for an old friend. The inspiration of the ocean will make learning the five senses as easy as a day at the beach. Crisp, realistic illustrations fill the pages with the rush of surf and the warmth of sun-baked sand. The sights and smells and sensations of the sea become vividly clear in these beautifully rendered paintings.

The Ocean Calls

The Ocean Calls
Author: Tina Cho
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1984814869

A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world. Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts. Tina Cho's The Ocean Calls, with luminous illustrations by muralist Jess X. Snow, is a classic in the making.

Okke's Ocean Story

Okke's Ocean Story
Author: Fino Fujiono
Publisher: Abangfuji
Total Pages: 10
Release: 2021-01-31
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Okke is a quiet octopus who doesn't have many friends. She usually plays by herself because she feels she is different from others. Learn how Okke story can help us in making more friends. Enjoy Okke's story! This is a children story book, written and illustrated by children. This book is for children and for us who curious on how they see and telling their daily stories in simplicity.

The Deep End of the Ocean

The Deep End of the Ocean
Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 501
Release: 1997-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101199563

"Masterful...A big story about human connection and emotional survival" - Los Angeles Times The first book ever chosen by Oprah's Book Club Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of the Ocean imagines every mother's worst nightmare—the disappearance of a child—as it explores a family's struggle to endure, even against extraordinary odds. Filled with compassion, humor, and brilliant observations about the texture of real life, here is a story of rare power, one that will touch readers' hearts and make them celebrate the emotions that make us all one.