Download or read book The Sunlight Zone written by Aviva Rosenthal and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ah, surfers. Those adorable inarticulate stoners with sun-bleached hair, the carefree cowboys of the sea. Back in the days between Elvis and the Beatles, when Kennedy was king and gas was cheap, they were America's dreams. Basking on the beach, having fun in the sun, the rat race held at arm's length--the way we would be, if only we didn't have that pesky mortgage payment.But what if there were...more to them?This is the story of Tom Beck, son of a Holocaust survivor mother and an abusive father, his beloved grandfather lost to suicide. Surf is his asylum. It's 1962, he's nearly 20 and going nowhere, when he falls hard for Georgia, a wealthy, strong-minded Jewish girl. His prayers for a happier life have been answered at last. He opens a shop with his best friend, selling surf gear for enough money to pop the question-but it turns out Georgia has other plans.The Sunlight Zone is a romantic thriller that examines the Gidget Paradox and surfer antipathy towards the Beach Boys and commercialism, Surf Nazis (yes, Virginia, they exist), and the correlations between Judaism and film, Dick Dale and Angeleno architecture, the Twilight Zone and early 60's culture.
Download or read book Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea written by Paul Falkowski and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea reference examines how photosynthesis evolved on Earth and how phytoplankton evolved through time – ultimately to permit the evolution of complex life, including human beings. The first of its kind, this book provides thorough coverage of key topics, with contributions by leading experts in biophysics, evolutionary biology, micropaleontology, marine ecology, and biogeochemistry.This exciting new book is of interest not only to students and researchers in marine science, but also to evolutionary biologists and ecologists interested in understanding the origins and diversification of life. Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea offers these students and researchers an understanding of the molecular evolution, phylogeny, fossil record, and environmental processes that collectively permits us to comprehend the rise of phytoplankton and their impact on Earth's ecology and biogeochemistry. It is certain to become the first and best word on this exhilarating topic. - Discusses the evolution of phytoplankton in the world's oceans as the first living organisms and the first and basic producers in the earths food chain - Includes the latest developments in the evolution and ecology of marine phytoplankton specifically with additional information on marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles - The only book to consider of the evolution of phytoplankton and its role in molecular evolution, biogeochemistry, paleontology, and oceanographic aspects - Written at a level suitable for related reading use in courses on the Evolution of the Biosphere, Ecological and Biological oceanography and marine biology, and Biodiversity
Download or read book Ocean Sunlight written by Molly Bang and published by Blue Sky Press (AZ). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how phytoplankton, gives life to the ocean and the Earth.
Download or read book Rivers of Sunlight How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth written by Molly Bang and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three-time Caldecott Honor Artist Molly Bang and National Science Award-winning professor Penny Chisholm present a stunning, accessible explanation of the Earth's water cycle and its global effects. With stunning artwork and compelling scientific explanation, Bang and Chisholm have brought forth a masterpiece that is critically relevant in this environmentally tumultuous time. How does the sun keep ocean currents moving and lift fresh water from the seas? What can we do to conserve one of our planet's most precious resources? In this newest book in the award-winning Sunlight Series, readers learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth. As the water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice, Sunlight powers all living things, ensuring that life can exist on Earth.Perfect for any reader--young or old!--this is an invaluable addition to all classrooms, libraries, and at-home collections.
Download or read book Down Down Down written by Steve Jenkins and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze.
Download or read book Wish for a Fish All About Sea Creatures written by Bonnie Worth and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1999-04-06 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laugh and learn with fun facts about narwals, dolphins, sharks, giant squid, manatees, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat, and I hear that you wish to go down to the sea and to visit the fish.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! In this adventure under the sea, readers will learn: • how fish breathe underwater • about the different levels of the ocean • how echolocation helps dolphins see in the dark • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Wish for a Fish also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects One Vote Two Votes I Vote You Vote There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System Who Hatches the Egg? All About Eggs Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts
Download or read book The Four Spheres of Earth written by Paul Larson and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about the four spheres of Earth through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.
Download or read book Texas Aquatic Science written by Rudolph A. Rosen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Download or read book Plankton written by Christian Sardet and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequence of elaborate close-up photographs of a diverse range of plankton organisms displays their phosphorescent beauty and translucent colors against contrasting black backgrounds while offering historical and scientific discussions for each depicted species. --Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Four Spheres of Earth 6 Pack written by Paul Larson and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the lithosphere, mantle and core of Earth's interior; five zones of the hydrosphere; groundwater and surface water; the entire world's ecosystem; and more with this high-interest nonfiction title! This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage fifth grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in life science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Beaches and Coastal Environments written by M. Schwartz and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book should be of interest to geologists; biologists; environmentalists; ecologists; engineers; lecturers and students in related subjects; libraries.
Download or read book Ocean Animals and Their Ecosystems written by Dr. Erica Colón and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet marine animals and their ecosystems—a book of ocean exploration for kids 8 to 12 The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface—and it's swimming with wild and beautiful marine animals. Packed with beautiful photos and interesting facts, this guide goes beyond other nature books for kids, taking you under the sea and into the homes of incredible ocean dwellers. This guide takes you into vibrant coral reefs, jagged coastlines, and icy polar regions. You'll explore how each ecosystem has changed, discover amazing ocean animals through exciting photos, and learn how a rich biodiversity contributes to a healthy ecosystem. This standout among nature books for kids includes: Packed with ocean animals—From powerful sharks to smart octopuses to fascinating deep sea creatures, swim with ocean animals and get to know them through fun facts, such as their diet, lifespan, and weight. Into the deep—Dive deeper than other nature books for kids with in-depth looks at the world's oceans, their ecosystems, and their habitats. Stunning photographs—Vivid, big, colorful photographs not found in other nature books for kids give you an up-close look at these wonderful marine animals and their environment. If you're looking for nature books for kids but aren't sure where to start, this guide will let you swim with and save our marine friends!
Download or read book The Northern Fur Seal written by Ralph C. Baker and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Booklet describing early history of fur sealing; the distribution and movement of northern fur seals; Callorhinus Ursinus, their food, physical characteristics, reproduction and mortality and disease, management and research; sealing on the Pribilof Islands and processing and sale of fur seal skins.
Download or read book Sea Ice written by David N. Thomas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 20 years the study of the frozen Arctic and Southern Oceans and sub-arctic seas has progressed at a remarkable pace. This third edition of Sea Ice gives insight into the very latest understanding of the how sea ice is formed, how we measure (and model) its extent, the biology that lives within and associated with sea ice and the effect of climate change on its distribution. How sea ice influences the oceanography of underlying waters and the influences that sea ice has on humans living in Arctic regions are also discussed. Featuring twelve new chapters, this edition follows two previous editions (2001 and 2010), and the need for this latest update exhibits just how rapidly the science of sea ice is developing. The 27 chapters are written by a team of more than 50 of the worlds’ leading experts in their fields. These combine to make the book the most comprehensive introduction to the physics, chemistry, biology and geology of sea ice that there is. This third edition of Sea Ice will be a key resource for all policy makers, researchers and students who work with the frozen oceans and seas.
Download or read book Ocean Atlas written by Tom Jackson and published by QEB Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge. It also: Explores ocean currents and tides. Looks at the migrations of different ocean-dwelling creatures. Maps the sea bed, including information on how oceanographers gather their data Explores sea temperatures and ocean chlorophyll and plankton, looking at the impact these elements have on ecosystems. Looks at environmental issues such as pollution, acidification, ice-cap melt and rising temperatures.
Download or read book Day in the Deep A written by Kevin Kurtz and published by Arbordale Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-10 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Via rhyming text, introduces creatures who live way below the ocean's surface.
