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Oceans: Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!
Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young
readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea,
in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action
and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery
homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling
penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the
hunt, and smile at cuddly scenes of animal families.
To give background on the attention-grabbing photographs, each page is
sprinkled with fun facts and layered with information about ocean wildlife
and environments. Age-appropriate text tells each animal’s story in
language that’s accurate, lively, and non-intimidating. National Geographic
maps encourage kids to learn about the geography of land and sea.
Conservation tips help readers of all ages understand how we can be kind to
the oceans.
At home in the classroom and on the family bookshelf, is a trove of
thrilling sights and discoveries. Timed to coordinate with the release of
Disney’s much-anticipated movie on Earth Day 2010, this exciting book taps
into and encourages new awareness about the world’s marine environments.
readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea,
in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action
and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery
homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling
penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the
hunt, and smile at cuddly scenes of animal families.
To give background on the attention-grabbing photographs, each page is
sprinkled with fun facts and layered with information about ocean wildlife
and environments. Age-appropriate text tells each animal’s story in
language that’s accurate, lively, and non-intimidating. National Geographic
maps encourage kids to learn about the geography of land and sea.
Conservation tips help readers of all ages understand how we can be kind to
the oceans.
At home in the classroom and on the family bookshelf, is a trove of
thrilling sights and discoveries. Timed to coordinate with the release of
Disney’s much-anticipated movie on Earth Day 2010, this exciting book taps
into and encourages new awareness about the world’s marine environments.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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January 20, 2022
The book starts out with why the ocean matters not only to these animals but to us. It talks about how the oxygen creates the oxygen rich atmosphere that we need, and how there can be no life without water. The book then shows us a map breaking down the oceans of our world and giving us facts about them. From there the book takes us into different kinds of animals you would find in the ocean giving us tons of facts about each one and even where we can see good examples of them around our world. The book also touches on the food chain of these animals followed by twenty ways to protect our oceans. The book closes with touching on the layers of life- how far down into the ocean these animals live.
I liked that the introduction made you imagine what it would be like to be each of these different kinds of animals because it engages students and makes them get involved and thinking before the facts of the book begin.
This book could be used during shark week as a current event type of story or this book could be used during a unit on our planet (recycling, pollution, what makes up our oceans, and how our actions affect animals). The book is rather long so I would go through beforehand and only pull from some of the animals discussed. This book could even be referenced as a tool during a unit on different food chains.
I liked that the introduction made you imagine what it would be like to be each of these different kinds of animals because it engages students and makes them get involved and thinking before the facts of the book begin.
This book could be used during shark week as a current event type of story or this book could be used during a unit on our planet (recycling, pollution, what makes up our oceans, and how our actions affect animals). The book is rather long so I would go through beforehand and only pull from some of the animals discussed. This book could even be referenced as a tool during a unit on different food chains.
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March 20, 2019Summary: This nonfiction picture book takes you on an adventure through the ocean! Taking the reader to learn new things about jellyfish, dolphins, sea otters, and more. The book gives so much information about each creature, and has great pictures for the reader to see each animal, and have a clear picture of what it looks like. The book also gives you information about each animals and compares animals that you can often get confused.
Personal reaction:
When I saw this book I was excited because the front cover, was a dolphin and I love dolphins. Then as I read I realized that the book was more than just about dolphins. I enjoyed learning about the sea creatures and even learned about some that I didn't know existed. The book was short enough not to bore me, yet still had a lot of information in it. This would be a great book to use in a classroom of kindergarteners-third graders.
Classroom usage:
I think that a good classroom activity that could be used would be to assign each child a animal from the book. Then have them create the animal with supplies given. Weather they draw it, or make it out of popsicle sticks. This activity would have the kids using the creative side of their brain and be fun!
Personal reaction:
When I saw this book I was excited because the front cover, was a dolphin and I love dolphins. Then as I read I realized that the book was more than just about dolphins. I enjoyed learning about the sea creatures and even learned about some that I didn't know existed. The book was short enough not to bore me, yet still had a lot of information in it. This would be a great book to use in a classroom of kindergarteners-third graders.
Classroom usage:
I think that a good classroom activity that could be used would be to assign each child a animal from the book. Then have them create the animal with supplies given. Weather they draw it, or make it out of popsicle sticks. This activity would have the kids using the creative side of their brain and be fun!
March 29, 2018
I chose this book because it looked very informational and it talks about some of the animals that live in or around the ocean, which I thought was fun. I think that the graphics in this book are amazing, the pictures are high quality and very vivid. There is a lot of good information on each page, so this book might be used for upper grade levels. I think that the students would enjoy this book and they would be able to learn a lot of good information from this book.
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September 12, 2022Oceans is a non-fiction book about many different types of ocean animals. It has a page or two about each animal and gives information about them as well as pictures. At the end of the book it talks about how to protect the ocean. This is a great book because it is interesting as well as informative. I would read this to my class if we were talking about sea animals and I would also have them study an animal from this book and do something creative with it like make a poster.
June 17, 2022
I really like this book and the fun facts in it. It tells you about lots of cool sea creatures. :)
August 11, 2025
This is a wonderful book, offering simple facts about some of our favorite sea creatures, giving facts and many lovely pictures!
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March 29, 2014Picture book #3 Oceans: Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more
1. Twin text: All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson, @2011.
2. The reason I chose this twin text is because it talks a little bit of how water goes through the water cycle, and that every living creature on Earth needs it. The words are different sizes, and some pictures are sideways, in which case you must turn the book to the side to read the text, which children enjoy seeing. The drawings within the book all include a shade of blue showing the importance of water everywhere in the world, and how sometimes it seems like it will never come, but eventually it does. This fiction book enhances the non-fiction book by showing some pictures sideways, which the nonfiction book has also includes, but with more details and facts than the fiction book. The twin text has colorful pictures and children within them that they are able to relate to, as well as “every day scenes” from life and how water is important to humans as well as ocean animals, which helps enhance the nonfiction book.
3. The text structure of the non-fiction book is mainly description. It includes a variety of animals that are found in the ocean, their characteristics, and why they need good water to live in. Towards the end of the book is a “problem/solution” strategy that asks the question “What can you do to protect the ocean?” and then readers have several options to read from that solves the problem. For these twin texts the strategy application I would use with my students is a Venn diagram comparing how water is important in everyday life, from the fiction book, and how water is important in the ocean life. This way, students not only see that water affects animals and plants in the ocean, but also it is important for humans, and plants on land as well.
4. Book review citation for NONFICTION book:
(2010, June 1). School Library Journal. http://www.booksinprint2.com.leo.lib....
1. Twin text: All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson, @2011.
2. The reason I chose this twin text is because it talks a little bit of how water goes through the water cycle, and that every living creature on Earth needs it. The words are different sizes, and some pictures are sideways, in which case you must turn the book to the side to read the text, which children enjoy seeing. The drawings within the book all include a shade of blue showing the importance of water everywhere in the world, and how sometimes it seems like it will never come, but eventually it does. This fiction book enhances the non-fiction book by showing some pictures sideways, which the nonfiction book has also includes, but with more details and facts than the fiction book. The twin text has colorful pictures and children within them that they are able to relate to, as well as “every day scenes” from life and how water is important to humans as well as ocean animals, which helps enhance the nonfiction book.
3. The text structure of the non-fiction book is mainly description. It includes a variety of animals that are found in the ocean, their characteristics, and why they need good water to live in. Towards the end of the book is a “problem/solution” strategy that asks the question “What can you do to protect the ocean?” and then readers have several options to read from that solves the problem. For these twin texts the strategy application I would use with my students is a Venn diagram comparing how water is important in everyday life, from the fiction book, and how water is important in the ocean life. This way, students not only see that water affects animals and plants in the ocean, but also it is important for humans, and plants on land as well.
4. Book review citation for NONFICTION book:
(2010, June 1). School Library Journal. http://www.booksinprint2.com.leo.lib....
March 30, 2014
Twin Text: If You Were a Penguin by Wendell and Florence Minor @ 2009
Rational:
I chose the fiction text, If You Were a Penguin to accompany the non-fiction text Oceans because of its close connections to penguins and factual information that is provided to the students. Both books include graphics and pictures that allow for interpretation and word solving by ELL students as well as primary students. The storyline in the fiction book includes bits of factual information such as habitat, diet, and lifestyle.
Text Structure:
The structure of the non-fiction text is description and chronological sequence. The book is categorized by ocean animal and includes descriptions of each per section. The pictures are eye-catching and vivid. The students are able to see ocean animals that are not typically seen in ocean books. The variety of animals provides for numerous opportunities for comparing/contrasting. Each section includes a small inset of interesting information that adds to the descriptive text on the page.
Strategy Application: Compare/Contrast model. I would have my students compare and contrast their favorite ocean animal to penguins. We would read the both texts aloud and then complete a model whole group compiling facts from both texts about penguins in comparison to an ocean animal from the non-fiction. The students would then work independently on comparing/contrasting a penguin to another ocean animal from the book.
Book Review Citation for Non-fiction Book:
(2010, June 1). School Library Journal
http://www.booksinprint2.com.leo.lib....
Rational:
I chose the fiction text, If You Were a Penguin to accompany the non-fiction text Oceans because of its close connections to penguins and factual information that is provided to the students. Both books include graphics and pictures that allow for interpretation and word solving by ELL students as well as primary students. The storyline in the fiction book includes bits of factual information such as habitat, diet, and lifestyle.
Text Structure:
The structure of the non-fiction text is description and chronological sequence. The book is categorized by ocean animal and includes descriptions of each per section. The pictures are eye-catching and vivid. The students are able to see ocean animals that are not typically seen in ocean books. The variety of animals provides for numerous opportunities for comparing/contrasting. Each section includes a small inset of interesting information that adds to the descriptive text on the page.
Strategy Application: Compare/Contrast model. I would have my students compare and contrast their favorite ocean animal to penguins. We would read the both texts aloud and then complete a model whole group compiling facts from both texts about penguins in comparison to an ocean animal from the non-fiction. The students would then work independently on comparing/contrasting a penguin to another ocean animal from the book.
Book Review Citation for Non-fiction Book:
(2010, June 1). School Library Journal
http://www.booksinprint2.com.leo.lib....
April 27, 2016
Oceans (Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!
This informational book is about Dolphins, sharks, penguins, sea turtles, sea horses, otters, whales, etc. it has information about all of the different wild life in the ocean and where they live and how they live. It makes you wonder what it is like to be a dolphin or a shark or a sea turtle in the ocean. It talks about the five different types of oceans and which each animal or mammal live.
I believe that this is an informational picture book because this book includes a table of contents, diagrams and labels, bolded words, photographs, bullet points and comparisons. It explains where you would find the different mammals and sea creatures and where they live and the habitat they stay in. There is framed text on page 47 and on page 60 there is a glossary which is a tiny dictionary in the back of a book.
This informational book is about Dolphins, sharks, penguins, sea turtles, sea horses, otters, whales, etc. it has information about all of the different wild life in the ocean and where they live and how they live. It makes you wonder what it is like to be a dolphin or a shark or a sea turtle in the ocean. It talks about the five different types of oceans and which each animal or mammal live.
I believe that this is an informational picture book because this book includes a table of contents, diagrams and labels, bolded words, photographs, bullet points and comparisons. It explains where you would find the different mammals and sea creatures and where they live and the habitat they stay in. There is framed text on page 47 and on page 60 there is a glossary which is a tiny dictionary in the back of a book.
December 10, 2013
This is an awesome book that talks about a variety of animals and the coral reef that live in the ocean. Each page is designated to a certain aspect of the ocean. It contains real life pictures that are very detailed and go along with the information that is given about each creature. The text has facts in it such as the hottest habitats and the deepest trench. It also explains the life cycle of the animals in the ocean and the food chain. A really neat thing is that at the end of the book it tells you 20 ways that you can protect the ocean. This book could be used in a classroom to introduce a science lesson about the creatures of the oceans. Also, it could be used as a way to introduce teaching the four major oceans of the world, and doing an activity on that.
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September 7, 2016Oceans: Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more! is a book about life's ocean and sea creatures. This book explores the ocean's water of sea life and some facts about each creature and the life they lead in the ocean. Learn about dolphins, penguins, sharks, rays, sea otters, walrus', sea turtles, coral reefs, whales, sea ridges, deep down sea creature, and many more.
This book brought new facts to me so it was an interesting read. I was brought to life many new fascinating facts about the different sea creatures I did not know before.
I would use this book to teach my students about sea life and the differences in each category and how each sea creature has their own uniqueness. I would also have my students read this book before going to an aquarium for a field trip.
This book brought new facts to me so it was an interesting read. I was brought to life many new fascinating facts about the different sea creatures I did not know before.
I would use this book to teach my students about sea life and the differences in each category and how each sea creature has their own uniqueness. I would also have my students read this book before going to an aquarium for a field trip.
March 1, 2011
Absolutely LOVED this book - so informative & just plain fun to read.
Ethan LOVES any books about the ocean so when I saw this one at the library I had to grab it & I'm so glad I did.
He really enjoyed the parts where I (sometimes) substituted the word 'poop' for 'prey' or any other word that the animals ate, LOLZ.. Ethan busted up laughing & was rolling when I randomly inserted that word to make things funny. I originally started it to see if he was paying attention & he was, haha!! It was kind of like playing Mad Libs with him..just only using the immature word of 'poop' - hee hee! Good times, good times... haven't heard him giggle like crazy in quite awhile! :D
Ethan LOVES any books about the ocean so when I saw this one at the library I had to grab it & I'm so glad I did.
He really enjoyed the parts where I (sometimes) substituted the word 'poop' for 'prey' or any other word that the animals ate, LOLZ.. Ethan busted up laughing & was rolling when I randomly inserted that word to make things funny. I originally started it to see if he was paying attention & he was, haha!! It was kind of like playing Mad Libs with him..just only using the immature word of 'poop' - hee hee! Good times, good times... haven't heard him giggle like crazy in quite awhile! :D
June 7, 2014
This was a nice fit for my Kindergarten age daughter. Maybe a little above her level, but I generally like that. I would say it's probably a bit too basic for the recommended 3rd to 7th grade on Amazon. Instead of reading it through, I let her and her little brother flip through and pick what pages they wanted to do. We ended up getting through the whole book over several nights. They really enjoyed it and I think she learned some interesting facts!
March 3, 2012
Good information!!!!!
October 1, 2011
Want to know more about Blobfish? If so, this is the book for YOU!
January 23, 2013
Brilliant photos and nice overview of a variety of ocean life. May not provide the depth of information for report writing, but it's still worth a look for inspiration and ideas.
August 4, 2016
This one is definitely for older kids but Henry, 4, and I still enjoyed it. Especially the page on bizarre creatures of the deep!
January 4, 2014
A nice introduction to ocean life enhanced by Nat Geo's stunning photographs.
April 26, 2017
This book goes in depth about 60 different kinds of species and animals that live in this ocean. I think students would really enjoying seeing what so many different kinds of these species look like.
April 27, 2017
The ocean contains so much sea life from animals to plants and everything in between. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live life underwater as a sea animal? Then this is the book for you. Oceans by Johnna Rizzo describes the lives of whales, jellyfish, rays, sea horses, penguins, coral, sea turtles, dolphins, crustaceans, sharks, and much more. It provides facts ranging from their diet, their habitat, and other interesting facts. It also describes how we can protect our oceans and includes the layers of the life in the ocean.
Being an informational text, this book contains mass amounts of text features. Some print features that is used are a table of contents, glossary, and index. These help direct the reader through the book and look up unfamiliar words. In terms of illustrations, this book contains lots of real life photographs to show the reader what life underwater and near the ocean is like. There are also some drawings but not many. In regard to organizational aids, titles, headings, and bold print is used to make certain sections and information stand out. This book had a lot of graphic aids. It had comparisons that compared things and animals in the ocean to items that we know. A diagram was used to show readers the different depths and layers of the ocean. Tables were used to compare behaviors of animals and maps were used to show the location of different oceans around the world. Overall, this boo was very informative and I would recommend it to any interested in learning about our oceans.
Being an informational text, this book contains mass amounts of text features. Some print features that is used are a table of contents, glossary, and index. These help direct the reader through the book and look up unfamiliar words. In terms of illustrations, this book contains lots of real life photographs to show the reader what life underwater and near the ocean is like. There are also some drawings but not many. In regard to organizational aids, titles, headings, and bold print is used to make certain sections and information stand out. This book had a lot of graphic aids. It had comparisons that compared things and animals in the ocean to items that we know. A diagram was used to show readers the different depths and layers of the ocean. Tables were used to compare behaviors of animals and maps were used to show the location of different oceans around the world. Overall, this boo was very informative and I would recommend it to any interested in learning about our oceans.
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March 20, 2019Summary:
This is an informative and interactive book about all things that live under the ocean! It starts out by first detailing the oceans and seas around the world and giving the sizes and descriptions of them. Next, the book is broken up into categories about whales, jellyfish, sea otters, sting rays, sea horses, penguins, octopuses, sea turtles, dolphins, and more. They also described the different habitats and gave information about coral reef habitats, crustatceans, and other things.
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book because the pictures were very high quality and colorful! Everything was organized very nicely with the information and there were so many different pictures of all different kinds of creatures that live in the ocean. There were also a lot of interesting facts that I learned that I did not previously know before reading this book.
Classroom Usage:
I would definitely include this book as something to do with a Oceans or ocean animal life unit. I would read it aloud to the class as it pertained to what specific animals we were learning about that day and then would have them write their top favorite facts and make a project over their favorite ocean animal.
This is an informative and interactive book about all things that live under the ocean! It starts out by first detailing the oceans and seas around the world and giving the sizes and descriptions of them. Next, the book is broken up into categories about whales, jellyfish, sea otters, sting rays, sea horses, penguins, octopuses, sea turtles, dolphins, and more. They also described the different habitats and gave information about coral reef habitats, crustatceans, and other things.
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book because the pictures were very high quality and colorful! Everything was organized very nicely with the information and there were so many different pictures of all different kinds of creatures that live in the ocean. There were also a lot of interesting facts that I learned that I did not previously know before reading this book.
Classroom Usage:
I would definitely include this book as something to do with a Oceans or ocean animal life unit. I would read it aloud to the class as it pertained to what specific animals we were learning about that day and then would have them write their top favorite facts and make a project over their favorite ocean animal.
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