The Ocean Book: Explore the Hidden Depth of Our Blue Planet (The Fact Book)

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Tip: Plan ahead and reserve these at your local library if you don't want to buy them - although after re-reading my list, these would all look good on my bookshelf!) With magnetic pieces, this book Under the Sea Magnetic Story & Play Scene not only tells a story but also lets your children create their own stories. I loved listening to mine act out their own story with the people in the submarine discovering the underwater world. Way down Deep in the Deep blue sea With the help of donors like you, Ocean Conservancy is developing innovative solutions to save our ocean. Soft, activity books like this Ocean Story Cloth Bookhave a fantastic dual purpose you can read together but at the same time play. They are perfect to slip into your baby bag to take on trips or place in the car for your young toddler to “read” whilst you drive. In My Ocean

Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Along with National Geographic, we also love the Eyewitness guides from DK and DK Eyewitness Books: Oceanis full of information with fantastic images and another that will last through the years so a good investment. Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef A favourite theme for our toddlers and preschoolers is under the sea and oceans. Living near the coast it’s always been a favourite and as a marine biologist, it was something that I was passionate about introducing the kids to early.Make some clay animals to go with the book Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes Wish for a Fish: All about Sea Creatures Cat in the Hats Learning Library Our work is focused on solving some of the greatest threats facing our ocean today. We bring people, science and policy together to champion innovative solutions and fight for a sustainable ocean. Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver by Jill Heinerth.Jill Heinerth was the first person in history to dive to the bottom of an iceberg in Antarctica and led a team that discovered the underwater remains of Mayan civilizations. This book tells her firsthand story of what it’s like to explore our planet’s final frontier: the deep sea. Illuminating both the “terror and beauty” of our planet’s remaining unknowns, Heinerth’s memoir shares a plethora of diving experiences and spotlights key issues surrounding this occupation. A few of these issues include the barriers that prevent women from pursuing careers beneath the waves, harrowing experiences that inevitably come with the territory of being a diver and the critical discoveries made possible by the risks these divers take. If you're looking for fantastic underwater books for toddlers then you can't go past these great ones! These are books that you will frequently find in early childhood classrooms and that are favorites with parents and teachers. Without a doubt your book shelf should contain some encyclopedia’s although the internet is great children need to learn how to use these classic books for research and for your budding marine biologist Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia is a perfect starter to discover more about the oceans of the world and learn how to use encyclopedias as well. The Ocean Alphabet Book

We seem to have focused on the life in the oceans so far but this book Oceans Of The World In Color: Marine Life and Oceanography for Childrengoes into more details about the oceans themselves, where they can be found, what they are like, their names as well as a little on the creatures that live there. Oceans: Dolphins, Sharks, Penguins and more!

With beautiful illustrations and interesting facts Simon & Schuster Children’s Guide to Sea Creatureswill be able to answer most of those questions from your inquisitive preschooler that you have no clue of the answer to. I would recommend any of this series of illustrated encyclopedias for your family bookshelves. DK Eyewitness Books: Ocean Mister Seahorse from Eric Carle is the perfect book for a child and their father to read together. It would make a great father’s day gift for a child to give to his or her dad with some read with me tokens and with classic Eric Carle illustrations it’s sure to be a great bedtime story. Commotion in the Ocean

From non-fiction books full of information that your tot will understand to stories set above and below the waves.Below the Edge of Darkness by Edith Widder, Ph.D. If you’re fascinated by the ability of certain organisms to thrive in the darkest areas of the deepest parts of our ocean, look no further than this captivating documentation of bioluminescence. Below the Edge of Darkness was written by Edith Widder, a marine biologist who became fascinated by the power of light after experiencing temporary blindness due to surgery complications. This book takes readers on a journey 800 feet below the surface to explore some of the biggest modern questions about the deep sea, as well as the risks of modern exploration and their implications for the future health of our ocean. The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book by Jerry Palotta. If you have (or know) little ones who are learning their ABCs and who also love ocean animals, this book is both a wonderful tool to practice alphabet memorization while simultaneously learning about some of our ocean’s most charismatic megafauna: marine mammals. From whales and dolphins to seals and sea otters (and beyond), this colorfully illustrated book is sure to both build children’s foundational literacy skills while also building up a foundation of love, admiration and appreciation for our ocean. The World of Coral Reefs by Erin Spencer. Did you know that coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, but provide food and shelter for 25% of all marine species? In this vibrantly illustrated book specifically curated for kids ages 7 to 10, Erin Spencer—a marine ecologist, ocean explorer and Ocean Conservancy alumna—transports young ocean lovers on the journey of lifetime beneath the waves to learn all about the lives or corals, the systems that make up coral reefs, the vast diversity of ocean life that thrives among them … and what they can do to help protect them. Create a Storytelling Wheel to help your child retell the story of the snail and the whale Mister SeaHorse

Under the Sea Picture Books follow along with the tale as you visit the colourful coral reef down to the darkest depths of the ocean. Swimmy Look and Learn with this National Geographic favourite for toddlers – with simple words and bright colourful pictures National Geographic Kids Look and Learn will grow with you and your child. Ocean Story Cloth Book Do watch out for our Sea Turtle book list coming soon as they were my specialist as a marine biologist but in the mean time Sea Turtles: Amazing Pictures and Animal Facts Everyone Should Know by Ann Lawrence is a good non-fiction book for you and your child to read featuring all 7 species of turtles. Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia Books that are sensory are a hit with young toddlers and also older ones too, and Discovery Kids Splash in the Ocean!with 10 different sounds will sure to be a hit with them. Read along, press the buttons and learn about the Under Sea World. National Geographic Kids Look and Learn These books have been chosen as our favourite under the sea themed books to read with your toddlers and preschoolers.

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There are thousands of books about the ocean out there but we’ve assembled a few of our favorites. These books are a mix of fiction, memoir, and non-fiction that all pay tribute to the beauty, mystery, and power of the oceans to capture our imaginations and fascination. A Turtle’s View of the Ocean Blue by Catherine Barr. If you’re looking for a book that can help introduce children to the challenges facing our ocean today in a gentle but captivating and action-inspiring way, this book is a winner. In A Turtle’s View of the Ocean Blue, a sea turtle guide takes young readers on a tour of Earth’s five oceans, showcasing the fascinating wildlife that live there, the important roles they play and the problems they need our help with most today. The book concludes with the turtle guide sharing what kids can do to help support and protect these precious animals and their home, no matter where in the world they are. I'm sure you've heard of this one before and if you've already read the original there are also some spin-off books too. I love incorporating books into our learning, and there are some amazing toddler booksfocusing on 'Under the Water' and 'The Ocean' themes. Some of my favorites are below. I've focused mainly on fiction books, but I really encourage you to look through some nonfiction books with your toddlers. You'll be amazed how interested they are and if you look at the pictures and ask open-ended questions they will learn so much!