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2) Indian Ocean
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Provides an introduction to the Indian Ocean, exploring its many islands and the Suez Canal, along with the people and animals that thrive there.
5) Arctic Ocean
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Provides an introduction to the Arctic Ocean, describing its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains, along with the people and animals that survive in the freezing cold conditions.
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"Ten-year-old George Calder can't wait to explore every inch of the Titanic, even if his little sister, Phoebe, has to tag along. But when George sneaks away without her and ventures into the first class baggage room, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever"--Provided by publisher.
10) Ocean meets sky
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"A little boy builds a ship to honor his late grandfather and sets sail for the magical place where ocean meets sky from his grandfather's stories"--
11) Tsunamis
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"Describes tsunamis, how they occur, and the damage they cause"--Provided by publisher.
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ALA Youth Media Award Winners 2023
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors for Kids
Summer Reading Committee's Recommended Reads
VSBA 2023-2024 -- Intermediate Nominees
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors for Kids
Summer Reading Committee's Recommended Reads
VSBA 2023-2024 -- Intermediate Nominees
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From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's...
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"When a cruise captain is found drifting at sea and delirious, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play? And can the InvestiGators unravel this maritime mystery before a second cruise befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this new nautical adventure!"--
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"Narwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled . . . until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and...
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"From "What Am I?" questions to solving clues to a mystery word, this title has a variety of water-themed riddles. Readers will get their feet wet in the world of brainteasers as they wade their way through this splashy title. With stimulating word games and vocabulary-testing puzzlers, this book will keep readers guessing and eager for more"--Provided by the publisher.
20) The paper boat
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"Thao Lam's family came to Canada as refugees during the Vietnam War. When Thao started thinking about how to tell this story, she couldn't stop thinking about ants: small, seemingly insignificant creatures who are able to travel amazingly long distances overwater, work hard, and thrive on almost every continent on the planet. Boat People starts with a story inspired by Thao's mother's life: a young girl watches as a bowl of sugar water is put out...