Summertime often means visits to the beach. Like everything with kids, going to the beach can lead to lots of questions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs seaweed a weed?\u201d
\n\u201cDo jellyfish have brains?\u201d
\n\u201cWhy would someone throw their garbage in the ocean?\u201d<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have all of the answers (and, honestly, even if you do), this collection of books will inspire and delight ocean enthusiasts while creating conservationists in the process. From fictional tales that get young readers thinking about tackling ocean pollution to underwater adventures that introduce them to new sea creatures and habitats, these books provide an excellent overview of aquatic ecosystems and the importance of protecting them.<\/p>\n
no no 9781101996294 Saving American Beach <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/531223\/saving-american-beach-by-heidi-tyline-king-illustrated-by-ekua-holmes\/ by Heidi Tyline King, illustrated by Ekua Holmes <\/p>\n
When acclaimed opera singer and beach lover MaVynee Betsch was little and living in the Jim Crow south, most of the beaches nearby were for whites only. Frustrated, her grandfather bought a beach that Black families could enjoy, drawing in artists like Zora Neale Hurston and Ray Charles. But after public places were desegregated, MaVynee\u2019s beloved American Beach slowly fell apart. Determined to save the place that meant so much to her family and countless others, MaVynee became an activist and conservationist. This colorful picture book biography tells her little-known story.<\/p>\n
9781465481412 What a Waste<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/601918\/what-a-waste-by-jess-french\/ by Jess French <\/p>\n
With playful illustrations and simple, easy-to-digest facts, What a Waste<\/i> tackles pollution, the trash island in the Pacific Ocean, innovative ways to repurpose waste, and green projects happening worldwide. This book is a great way to arm our youngest ecologists with facts and inspiration to make a difference.<\/p>\n
9781465478825 The Sea Book <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/598186\/the-sea-book-by-written-and-illustrated-by-charlotte-milner\/ by Charlotte Milner <\/p>\n
Get ready to explore the seas \u2014 from outer space to the depths of the ocean! Readers will learn about sea animals, their habitats (from ice to underwater forests), and how humans damage the seas. The engaging illustrations celebrate the ocean, while the thoughtful layout helps avoid information overload. It\u2019s a great starter book on ocean conservation that won\u2019t lead to fear or nightmares about the state of our environment.<\/p>\n
9780744021462 Fish <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/364047\/fish-by-dk\/ by DK and Brendan Kearney <\/p>\n
This sweet story of a fisherman and his dog will pull little readers in while teaching about ocean pollution and offering a way to help combat it. Finn and Skip go out on their boat to catch dinner, but all they find is garbage. Finn starts to collect it, and the pair end up with a vessel full of stuff \u2014 but no fish! Back at home, Finn finds ways to reuse and recycle the things he found in the ocean and invites his friends to help clean up the beach. Eventually, with Finn\u2019s help, the sea is clean again, and marine life comes back.<\/p>\n
9780744033342 Water Cycles<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/669250\/water-cycles-by-dk\/9780744033342 by DK <\/p>\n
Perfect for little scientists, this book gives an in-depth look at the water cycle \u2014 how it’s essential for life, how we use it, and how we can protect the world’s supply of fresh water. Using a combination of illustrations and photographs, Water Cycles<\/i> showcases essential information while making sure its relevance feels very real.<\/p>\n
9780593111123 I\u2019m Getting a Shark! <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/634490\/im-getting-a-shark-by-brady-smith\/ by Brady Smith <\/p>\n
A shark-obsessed girl is positive she\u2019s getting a shark for her birthday. Her dog, Ralphie, is not so convinced. As she starts dreaming up great big what-ifs, Ralphie keeps her in check with shark facts that she ignores. When her birthday arrives, and the girl learns her parents adopted a shark in her name, she\u2019s disappointed until she realizes she saved a shark \u2014 and then she starts spouting shark facts that sound suspiciously familiar to Ralphie.<\/p>\n
9781984812698 The Octopus Escapes <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/600383\/the-octopus-escapes-by-maile-meloy-illustrated-by-felicita-sala\/ by Maile Meloy, illustrated by Felicita Sala <\/p>\n
The octopus loves his little cave and the ocean and sea creatures outside his door. But one day, he gets captured and brought to an aquarium. Every day is the same in his new glass home: the same humans watching him, the same sad sharks, the same food that\u2019s too easy to catch. Unhappy with his new life, the octopus decides to escape and makes the long trek back to his cave.<\/p>\n
9780593432488 Coral Reefs in Danger <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/678690\/coral-reefs-in-danger-by-samantha-brooke-illustrated-by-peter-bull\/9780593432488\/ by Samantha Brooke, illustrated by Peter Bull <\/p>\n
In typical Step Into Reading<\/i> fashion, this book turns the story of coral reefs into a straightforward, engaging narrative that young readers will enjoy. They\u2019ll learn about what coral is, where it grows, how you can see the Great Barrier Reef from space, and why coral reefs are in danger.<\/p>\n
9780744026672 Earth\u2019s Incredible Oceans <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/655927\/earths-incredible-oceans-by-jess-french-illustrated-by-claire-mcelfatrick\/ by Jess French, illustrated by Claire McElfatrick <\/p>\n
This book takes readers on an in-depth underwater adventure, detailing all sorts of life under the sea. From sharks and jellyfish to seagrass meadows and ancient sea dwellers, this book is full of incredible facts destined to create ocean enthusiasts and conservationists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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