Super Ocean Weekend

The Ultimate Underwater Adventure

Galle Almras, David Warriner

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Greystone Books,Canada
24 October 2024

Series: Science Adventure Club

This nonfiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on an aquatic expedition into the Earth's oceans. Get ready for the ultimate underwater adventure into ocean science and marine biology!

Friends Castor and Squeak are camping out on a rocky island with Orni and her cousin, Echid, when they begin to wonder: what really goes on in the depths of the oceans?

Join four friends as they explore the mysterious underwater world; revealing the incredible creatures that live there, the importance of taking care of our oceans, and what we can do to help them thrive!

Super Ocean Weekend features:

Fascinating ocean science: Discover the phenomena of tides and waves, why fish swim in schools, why some underwater creatures' glow, and more! Comic-style illustrations: shares Squeak, Orni, Castor and Echid's extraordinary underwater adventures through an eye-catching graphic novel format. Dive into marine biology: Whales, sharks, and coral, oh my! Discover the importance of our underwater friends, their ecosystems and the importance of protecting them.

Jam-packed with information, humor, and stunning graphic-novel-style illustrations, Super Ocean Weekend is the ultimate introduction to oceanography!

The Science Adventure Club Book Series!

Author and illustrator Galle Almers invites young readers to join her and her hilarious and lovable cast of characters as they explore space, the world's oceans, and more. Presented in an eye-catching graphic novel style, the titles in this series are meticulously researched and vetted, providing top-notch science information that is accessible, awe-inspiring, and always entertaining.

Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

By: Galle Almras
Translated by: David Warriner
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 247mm, Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9781778400681
ISBN 10: 177840068X
Series: Science Adventure Club
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 24 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

ARE YOU READY FOR AN AMAZING JOURNEY? by Marjolaine Matabos INTRODUCTION 1. THE OCEAN OF ALL OCEANS 2. PLANKTON PARTY! 3. THE NEVER-ENDING CYCLE 4. GO WITH THE FLOW 5. CLIMATE CRISIS 6. MAKING WAVES 7. THE TIDE IS HIGH! 8. A SALTY SALAD! 9. ANYONE HUNGRY? 10. JAWS! 11. SUPER CORAL! 12. EXPERTS IN CAMOUFLAGE 13. ALL ABOUT BUOYANCY 14. SWIMMING SCHOOL 15. WHALES ARE COOL 16. SIRENIANS AND PINNIPEDS 17. IT’S FREEZING! 18. TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN! 19. IN THE ABYSSES 20. LET’S TAKE THE PLUNGE! CONCLUSION DO YOU WANT TO HELP THE OCEAN? A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR SIZE (KIND OF) MATTERS! THANK YOU DID YOU FIND ALL THE HIDDEN ANIMALS?

Galle Almras loves art and science, particularly astronomy and nature, and is a very active author and illustrator. In 2015, she started writing a series of popular science columns that became Super Space Weekend.

Reviews for Super Ocean Weekend: The Ultimate Underwater Adventure

"Praise for Super Space Weekend, Book #1 in the Science Adventure Club book series ""A great introduction to astronomy concepts with plenty of friendly humor to keep readers engaged."" --School Library Journal ""Charming...Edifying and entertaining, this graphic work is likely to launch a love of outer space for many young minds."" --Jen Fobus, Shelf Awareness STARRED review ""Perfect for back to school."" --Comics Beat"