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SALES HANDLE:Explore the wonders and beauties (as well as the depths and heights) of the ocean''s kelp forests in this latest addition to the acclaimed OVER AND UNDER series!KEY SELLING POINTS:SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: This book is full of wonder! Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it-and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life!ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness-and of our oceans in particular-is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world''s natural habitats and ecosystems.THE GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This new book in the OVER AND UNDER series illuminates the magic and amazing biodiversity of the kelp forest by telling the story of one family''s kayaking trip through a real-world ocean ecosystem. Lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations will draw even the most reluctant readers into the world-inside and outside of this book!STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.FROM A FAVORITE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner and Chris Neal make nonfiction approachable and appealing! These two award-winning creators have received countless accolades and published books to critical acclaim, making them the perfect team to tackle any nonfiction topic.CONSUMER:- Those who loved OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW and other books in the OVER AND UNDER series- Fans of Kate Messner- Lovers of the ocean and marine life- Parents and grandparents seeking beautiful books to read aloud together- Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking illustrated nonfiction books with STEM content- Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for a child who loves animals or nature...
