The Ocean Book: Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Ideas for All Ages [Paperback]

Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Wiley Science Editions

Entertaining and educational activities focusing on the ocean and its creatures. The Ocean Book Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Ideas for all Ages This activity book on the world of the oceans and the living things that inhabit them is filled with experiments, investigations, puzzles, games, and all sorts of fun things to do and learn. The activities were created and contributed by the leading aquatic centers in the United States, including the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, Sea World in Ohio, and many others. The activities are designed to teach by doing, and each one has a high entertainment value. Just a few of the topics covered in The Ocean Book include: Whales Seals Sharks Tides Camouflage Fish Sea Turtles Coral Reefs The Ocean Floor Sealab All the activities are ideal for grades K-6, but older children and adults may just learn a thing or two as well.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This book of oceanside activities is composed of contributions from the education departments of major U.S. aquariums, zoos, and marine science institutions. Written for children from kindergarden through the sixth grade and their parents and teachers. Topics include ecology, exploring, and all forms of sea life, such as whales, fish, seals, and turtles. Contributing organizations include Sea World, the Smithsonian Institute, Mystic Aquarium, and aquariums from many other cities.

About the Author

THE CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION (formerly the Center for Environmental Education) was founded in 1972 as a private, nonprofit organization to increase public awareness and understanding of the relationship between people and the marine environment. With more than 100,000 members worldwide, the Center for Marine Conservation is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting marine wildlife and their habitats.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 3, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471620785
• ISBN-13: 978-0471620785
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Water

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book for ocean studies!, January 5, 2000

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Rene Thurston - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ocean Book: Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Ideas for All Ages (Paperback)

I'm a homeschooling mom, and I'm always looking for activities for our various units. I stumbled upon this book while looking for other ocean books at the library. It really is great "for all ages." While some of the quiz material is a little difficult for the younger set, the experiments, maps and various word finds and crosswords could be done by children as young as five. It covers everything from the water cycle to ocean ecology to sea animals. The experiments and card and board games work very well with visual learners. A VERY comprehensive study of the ocean! Two thumbs up!