{"product_id":"oceans-9780060889999","title":"Oceans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOceans by Seymour Simon - Educational Science Book for Young Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever noticed how blue Earth looks in photographs taken from space? This is because of our oceans. Earth is the only planet in our solar system with water on its surface--more than 200 quadrillion tons of water--and it's constantly in motion. You don't have to live near the ocean to know its power. Changes in temperature far out in the sea can cause a drought thousands of miles away. The oceans affect us all. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon brings you this full-color photographic introduction to the ocean.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards. Called \"the dean of the children's science book field\" by the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science\/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value and Standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. A free four-page teacher guide is available for download to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color photographic illustrations of Earth's oceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by award-winning author Seymour Simon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ages 6-8 and homeschooling environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Common Core and STEM standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes glossary and index for reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by HarperCollins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback format for easy handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis nonfiction picture book explores how Earth's oceans affect weather patterns, climate, and life across the planet. Young readers will discover why our planet appears blue from space and learn about the constant motion of more than 200 quadrillion tons of water covering Earth's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680515297554,"sku":"9780060889999","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ec6ccad0-10ab-443e-8b96-07260b0b4a6e.jpg?v=1734920445","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/oceans-9780060889999","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}