Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.)

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Ocean Adventure by Kay Boatner

2013-12-10T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Ocean Adventure
Written by Kay Boatner

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Games & Activities - Word Games; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor | $4.99 | 978-1-4263-1643-2 (1-4263-1643-7)

Ocean Friends by Anna Krusinski

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Ocean Friends A Journey Beneath the Sea
Written by Anna Krusinski

Trade Paperback, 34 pages | Hatherleigh Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life | $8.95 | 978-1-57826-468-1 (1-57826-468-5)

Being caretakers of the Earth is more important today than ever before, and Ocean Friends brings that message to life for children, with simple, concise language and enjoyable prose.

Ocean Friends envelops children in the breathtaking underwater kingdoms of
the world's oceans, providing them with a deeper understanding of the plants
and animals that live there, as well as touring the often startlingly beautiful
landscapes of the marine world.

Ocean Friends is comprised of carefully selected photographs and brief, educational captions, and serves as an early resource to parents seeking to instill in their children a love for the environment.

Young or old, readers will be able to explore a world far away from their own, beautiful and inspiring, but which still needs their protection. Ocean Friends is the first step on the path of teaching children that the entire world is their responsibility, and that it is absolutely worth protecting. Great for teachers too!

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Kubu™ series educates children about the rich and varied environments the world has to offer, instilling in them a love for the beauty of nature and the land.

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean by Catherine D. Hughes

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
Written by Catherine D. Hughes

Hardcover, 128 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $14.95 | 978-1-4263-1368-4 (1-4263-1368-3)

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean by Catherine D. Hughes

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
Written by Catherine D. Hughes

Hardcover Library Binding, 128 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $23.90 | 978-1-4263-1369-1 (1-4263-1369-1)

A Cool Drink of Water by Barbara Kerley

2012-12-11T00:30:00-05:00

A Cool Drink of Water
Written by Barbara Kerley

Hardcover, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $25.95 | 978-1-4263-1329-5 (1-4263-1329-2)

An Italian boy sips from a fountain in the town square. A hiker takes
a refreshing drink from a mountain stream. Black-robed women in India stride gracefully through a field with brass water jugs balanced on their heads. Whether they squeeze it out of a burlap bag, haul it home from a communal tap, or get it out of their kitchen faucet, people all around the world are unified by their common need for water. Barbara Kerley brings home this point simply and eloquently in this beautiful and educational picture book that combines striking National Geographic photographs with a poetic text to show how people in various cultures use and conserve the world's most vital resource.

Alien Deep by Bradley Hague

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Alien Deep Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the Ocean
Written by Bradley Hague

Hardcover, 48 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $17.95 | 978-1-4263-1067-6 (1-4263-1067-6)

Named 2013 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council

Appealing to children over age ten, this engaging reference book depicts adventurous and thrilling elements in oceanographic fieldwork. In conjunction with a National Geographic television show, this book will reach a huge audience of marine lovers, as well as children interested in science and exploration.

Alien Deep outshines the competition by following a recent, specific deepwater exploration that illuminates new knowledge about our oceans. Following alongside a current expedition, Alien Deep will enable children to observe the processes involved in marine exploration. As scientists delve into the mysterious depths of the ocean, children will be able to witness the excitement of scientific exploration and discovery through enriching text and stunning photography. By describing a recent exploration, children will be able to read and see the new methods and technology that oceanographers use to conduct research.

Alien Deep by Bradley Hague

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Alien Deep Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the Ocean
Written by Bradley Hague

Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $26.90 | 978-1-4263-1068-3 (1-4263-1068-4)

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

2012-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Written by Dan Yaccarino

Trade Paperback, 40 pages | Dragonfly Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection | $7.99 | 978-0-375-84470-6 (0-375-84470-8)

Jacques Cousteau was the world’s ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people’s living rooms. Now, in this exciting picturebook biography, Dan Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind the snorkel.

From the first moment he got a glimpse of what lived under the ocean’s waves, Cousteau was hooked. And so he set sail aboard the Calypso to see the sea. He and his team of scientists invented diving equipment and waterproof cameras. They made films and televisions shows and wrote books so they could share what they learned. The oceans were a vast unexplored world, and Cousteau became our guide. And when he saw that pollution was taking its toll on the seas, Cousteau became our guide in how to protect the oceans as well.

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

2012-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Written by Dan Yaccarino

eBook, 40 pages | Dragonfly Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection | $7.99 | 978-0-375-98755-7 (0-375-98755-X)

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #9: Dolphins and Sharks by Sal Murdocca

2012-02-29T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #9: Dolphins and Sharks A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

eBook, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $5.99 | 978-0-307-97527-0 (0-307-97527-4)

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak, they had lots of questions. Did dolphins ever live on land? How do dolphins communicate? How do sharks hunt for food? Which sharks are the most dangerous? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis by Dennis Fradin

2011-05-04T00:30:00-05:00

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis
Written by Judy Fradin
Edited by Dennis Fradin

eBook, 48 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Earth Sciences | $4.95 | 978-1-4263-0980-9 (1-4263-0980-5)

It’s another beautiful day of your paradise vacation in South Asia. You look out onto a calm sea on this day after Christmas, already looking forward to ringing in 2005. But why is the ocean receding so far from shore? Are those fish flapping around in the sand? Something is not right. Your island getaway is about to be devastated with the 80-foot-plus waves of one of the worst tsunamis in history.

The 2004 Asian Tsunami was the result of the second largest earthquake ever recorded. Lasting over eight minutes, it was also the longest on record. The quake measured 9.0 on the Richter scale, large enough to vibrate the entire planet, violent enough to move an ocean. Through eyewitness accounts and dramatic photography, the first chapter of Tsunamis puts you in the terrifying path of the wave that washed ashore in many countries. The tsunami wiped out whole communities and claimed an estimated 230,000 lives. Tsunamis explores the science, history, and personal experience of tsunamis and shows kids what scientists are doing to develop early warning systems so we can survive such disasters in the future.

From the Hardcover edition.

Oceans by Sylvia A. Earle

2010-03-09T00:30:00-05:00

Oceans Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!
Written by Johnna Rizzo
Introduction by Sylvia A. Earle

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $14.95 | 978-1-4263-0686-0 (1-4263-0686-5)

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.

Oceans by Sylvia A. Earle

2010-03-09T00:30:00-05:00

Oceans Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!
Written by Johnna Rizzo
Introduction by Sylvia A. Earle

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $24.90 | 978-1-4263-0724-9 (1-4263-0724-1)

A Seaside Alphabet by Susan Tooke

2009-10-13T00:30:00-05:00

A Seaside Alphabet
Written by Donna Grassby
Illustrated by Susan Tooke

Trade Paperback, 32 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Alphabet; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $7.95 | 978-0-88776-938-2 (0-88776-938-1)

Whether it’s a treasure hunt on Jewell Island, Maine, a sunny afternoon on the rocks at Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, or a dip in the ocean on Prince Edward Island, life by the sea is fun. This gloriously illustrated picture book is a celebration of all things coastal: humpback whales, teeming wildlife, and most of all, people who make their homes by the ocean. Seaside life is shown in twenty-six magnificent illustrations. The alliterative text and the detailed notes at the back make the book as informative as it is beautiful. For those lucky enough to have visited the coast, as well as those who only dream of the sea, this book is a feast for the eyes and for the spirit.

From the Hardcover edition.

Face to Face with Dolphins by Linda Nicklin

2009-09-08T00:30:00-05:00

Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Trade Paperback, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $6.95 | 978-1-4263-0549-8 (1-4263-0549-4)

You’re in the water, and suddenly, right beside you, he is beaming brightly. You’re face to face with a dolphin, one of the friendliest mammals on Earth. Dive deep into the dolphins’ realm with Flip Nicklin, one of the world’s foremost photographers of these smiling wonders. Meet dolphin types, from botus to orcas to bottlenose; see how they nurse, fish, and echolocate. Nicklin’s enthusiasm and the special kinship we all feel for these intelligent creatures is an inspiration to all readers to take action to help protect their ocean home.

Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs by Sylvia Earle

2009-05-12T00:30:00-05:00

Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs
Written by Sylvia Earle

Trade Paperback, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Environmental Science & Ecology | $7.95 | 978-1-4263-0475-0 (1-4263-0475-7)

Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore an amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the importance of protecting corals from pollution. Matthews's ink-and-gouache paintings bring the colors and variety of this habitat to life. The book also includes a simple experiment that demonstrates how "filter feeders" strain food from the water.

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

2009-03-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Written by Dan Yaccarino

Hardcover, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection | $16.99 | 978-0-375-85573-3 (0-375-85573-4)

Shark Life by Karen Wojtyla

2008-12-18T00:30:00-05:00

Shark Life True Stories About Sharks & the Sea
Written by Peter Benchley
Adapted by Karen Wojtyla

eBook, 208 pages | Yearling | Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $6.99 | 978-0-307-54574-9 (0-307-54574-1)

In this riveting true adventure and informative guide to the sea, master storyteller Peter Benchley draws on more than four decades of diving experience to bring us face to face with the array of sharks and other marine animals he and his family have encountered, almost always on purpose—but sometimes by accident.
In direct and accessible prose, Peter sets the record straight about the many types of sharks (including the ones that pose a genuine threat to us), the behavior of sharks and other sea creatures we fear, the odds against an attack, and how to improve them even further. He also teaches us how to swim safely in the ocean by reading the tides and currents and respecting all the inhabitants. Here are the lessons Peter has learned, the mistakes he has made, the danger he has faced—and the spectacular sights he has seen in the world’s largest environment. The book includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.

From the Hardcover edition.

The World of Penguins by Genevieve Wright

2008-11-25T00:30:00-05:00

The World of Penguins
Written by Evelyne Daigle
Illustrated by Daniel Grenier
Translated by Genevieve Wright

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Birds; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $12.95 | 978-0-88776-947-4 (0-88776-947-0)

Journey south of the equator to the cold-water currents of South America, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica, where seventeen different types of penguins reside.

An early explorer wrote, “We came across a multitude of strange birds. They could not fly, but ran quickly enough to get away from us…. Nature appears to have endowed them with great agility: they are wonderful swimmers.”

In The World of Penguins, critically acclaimed biologist and wildlife educator Evelyne Daigle, brings readers an in-depth view into the fascinating environment of these exquisite birds. The riveting text coupled with detailed illustrations by well-known, wildlife illustrator Daniel Grenier, will capture readers everywhere as they take “flight” into the land and underwater world of penguins.

Did you know?
-A penguin colony becomes a source of heat in cold weather
-The colony provides protection from predators
-The young in a penguin colony form a nursery, or crèches, leaving both parents free to fish together

From the Hardcover edition.

Undersea Animals by Jane H. Buxton

2008-10-28T00:30:00-05:00

Undersea Animals A Dramatic Dimensional Visit to Strange Underwater Realms
Written by Jane H. Buxton
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Non-traditional book, 12 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Fishes; Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.) | $14.95 | 978-1-4263-0334-0 (1-4263-0334-3)

From renowned picture book illustrator Jerry Pinkney comes a dramatic and beautifully painted pop-up compendium of sea creatures. From crabs to seahorses to hammerhead sharks to octopi to corals, the animals in this volume literally jump off the page at you. Every spread surprises with a fishy friend coming up for air and multiple pull tabs which allow kids to learn more about their fascinating behavior.

This interactive book captures all the lush beauty of the underwater world in Jerry Pinkney's evocative illustrations. The animals and their ocean home come to life through the paper engineering of John Strejan and Jim Diaz. The simple text adds authoritative information to this richly entertaining experience.

Each interactive spread encourages readers to explore a particular ocean environment and its cast of characters: an anemone rides a hermit crab, which looms from its shell, claws waving; a goosefish wiggles its lure to entice smaller fish into its umbrella-wide mouth; a coral reef brims with camouflaged creatures; a squid speeds through the water like a jet. Hints in the text direct kids to the harder-to-find pop-ups and the interactive features hidden within the layout, which reflect the way certain sea creatures blend into their seafloor seascape. This is one cool book that kids will want to pore over again and again. Come on in, the water’s wonderful!

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Nature - Water (oceans, lakes, etc.)

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Ocean Adventure by Kay Boatner

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Ocean Adventure Written by Kay Boatner

Ocean Friends by Anna Krusinski

Ocean Friends A Journey Beneath the SeaWritten by Anna Krusinski

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean by Catherine D. Hughes

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean Written by Catherine D. Hughes

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean by Catherine D. Hughes

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean Written by Catherine D. Hughes

A Cool Drink of Water by Barbara Kerley

A Cool Drink of Water Written by Barbara Kerley

Alien Deep by Bradley Hague

Alien Deep Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the OceanWritten by Bradley Hague

Alien Deep by Bradley Hague

Alien Deep Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the OceanWritten by Bradley Hague

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau Written by Dan Yaccarino

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau Written by Dan Yaccarino

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #9: Dolphins and Sharks by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #9: Dolphins and Sharks A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at DaybreakWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis by Dennis Fradin

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis Written by Judy Fradin Edited by Dennis Fradin

Oceans by Sylvia A. Earle

Oceans Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!Written by Johnna Rizzo Introduction by Sylvia A. Earle

Oceans by Sylvia A. Earle

Oceans Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!Written by Johnna Rizzo Introduction by Sylvia A. Earle

A Seaside Alphabet by Susan Tooke

A Seaside Alphabet Written by Donna Grassby Illustrated by Susan Tooke

Face to Face with Dolphins by Linda Nicklin

Face to Face with Dolphins Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs by Sylvia Earle

Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs Written by Sylvia Earle

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau Written by Dan Yaccarino

Shark Life by Karen Wojtyla

Shark Life True Stories About Sharks & the SeaWritten by Peter Benchley Adapted by Karen Wojtyla

The World of Penguins by Genevieve Wright

The World of Penguins Written by Evelyne Daigle Illustrated by Daniel Grenier Translated by Genevieve Wright

Undersea Animals by Jane H. Buxton

Undersea Animals A Dramatic Dimensional Visit to Strange Underwater RealmsWritten by Jane H. Buxton Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-in: My Ocean Adventure
Written by Kay Boatner

Ocean Friends A Journey Beneath the Sea
Written by Anna Krusinski

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
Written by Catherine D. Hughes

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
Written by Catherine D. Hughes

A Cool Drink of Water
Written by Barbara Kerley

Alien Deep Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the Ocean
Written by Bradley Hague

Alien Deep Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the Ocean
Written by Bradley Hague

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Written by Dan Yaccarino

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Written by Dan Yaccarino

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #9: Dolphins and Sharks A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis
Written by Judy Fradin
Edited by Dennis Fradin

Oceans Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!
Written by Johnna Rizzo
Introduction by Sylvia A. Earle

Oceans Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!
Written by Johnna Rizzo
Introduction by Sylvia A. Earle

A Seaside Alphabet
Written by Donna Grassby
Illustrated by Susan Tooke

Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs
Written by Sylvia Earle

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Written by Dan Yaccarino

Shark Life True Stories About Sharks & the Sea
Written by Peter Benchley
Adapted by Karen Wojtyla

The World of Penguins
Written by Evelyne Daigle
Illustrated by Daniel Grenier
Translated by Genevieve Wright

Undersea Animals A Dramatic Dimensional Visit to Strange Underwater Realms
Written by Jane H. Buxton
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney