The Ocean Book: Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Ideas for All Ages (Paperback)

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Product Description
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.

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.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 3, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471620785
• ISBN-13: 978-0471620785
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 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.com Sales Rank: #213,113 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Rene Thurston (Chesterfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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!