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Plankton

AUTHOR Owen, Ruth
PUBLISHER Ruby Tuesday Books (09/15/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

Description

Packed with science, this book dives into the underwater world of plankton. Just because we can't see them doesn't mean these microscopic ocean superheroes aren't essential for life on Earth.

  • Meet some weird and wonderful species of zooplankton and phytoplankton
  • See how many marine animals begin their life cycles as tiny zooplankton
  • Learn how plankton are essential to all marine ecosystems and food webs
  • And discover how plankton make oxygen and take harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air
Using fantastic photos, 3D artwork, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery, this book lets kids explore the complicated, fascinating, and incredible worlds of these tiny superhero life forms.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781788564625
ISBN-10: 1788564626
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 50
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.10 x 11.10 inches
Weight: 0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Ikids
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology
Grade Level: 2nd Grade - 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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Packed with science, this book dives into the underwater world of plankton. Just because we can't see them doesn't mean these microscopic ocean superheroes aren't essential for life on Earth.

  • Meet some weird and wonderful species of zooplankton and phytoplankton
  • See how many marine animals begin their life cycles as tiny zooplankton
  • Learn how plankton are essential to all marine ecosystems and food webs
  • And discover how plankton make oxygen and take harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air
Using fantastic photos, 3D artwork, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery, this book lets kids explore the complicated, fascinating, and incredible worlds of these tiny superhero life forms.

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