A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Threatened and Thriving
Drawing of a leatherback turtle and sea nettles, with detailed species and conservation information on reverse.
World Map of Fisheries with Key Book
Adrift: Seventy Six Days Lost at Sea
After his small sloop capsizes only six days into his solo voyage around the world, Steven Callahan, floating in an inflatable raft, has to fight for his life. He is racked by hunger, buffeted by storms, and broiled by the tropical sun. He fights off sharks with a makeshift spear and watches nine ships pass by. This is the true story of the only man in history to have survived more than a month alone at sea.
The Case of the Missing Cutthroats: An Ecological Mystery
After Spinner Shafter catches a cutthroat trout in the Snake River, she and her cousin Alligator search the nearby mountains to determine where the endangered fish came from and how it survived. The author has written several other worthwhile ecological mysteries including Who Really Killed Cock Robin? and The Missing ’gator of Gumbo Limbo.
Origami Sea Life
llustrated instruction book features 38 unusual subjects, from simple to complex, each graded for difficulty. Sailfish, tadpole, killer whale, bay barnacle, dolphin, horseshoe crab, barracuda, blue crab, American lobster and many more. Step-by-step instructions, notes on animals, technique of wet folding, much more. Over 2,400 black-and-white illustrations.
Sea Horses (Early Bird Nature)
Beautiful photographs depict several species of sea horses in their natural environments. The reader will learn how the characteristics and behaviors of these fascinating fish help them survive and meet their basic needs. The book concludes with a discussion of how people can help protect sea horses and how sea horses help people. Table of Contents, Note to Adults, Glossary, Index.
One Night in the Coral Sea
This book takes the reader on a “field trip” along the Great Barrier Reef. As you progress along your journey, you are able to observe the diversity of living things on the reef and examine the coral’s life cycle. This book contains beautiful illustrations and interesting information about this natural wonder. Glossary, Index.
Project Earth Science: Physical Oceanography
An EdPress Award winner.
Immerse your students in Earth’s most abundant resource--water. Embark on a voyage of discovery as you steer your students through activities designed to teach them about currents, waves, and tides. From an understanding of the properties that make water unique, your students will get a global view of the marine environment, including the impact of human activities on the oceans.
Coral Reefs
Dr. Sylvia Earle, marine biologist and oceans ambassador extraordinaire is the author of this colorful picture book on coral reefs. The reading level and illustrations are low for seventh graders, but the book is packed with outstanding factual information, a fun at-home experiment, and lovely illustrations.
Life
DK Eyewitness series book investigates life on earth, cellular organization and mechanics, reproduction, evolution, and how scientists organize and make sense of the diversity. A great teacher and student reference.
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