Science Goes Underwater: 2 Books in 1: Color-Changing Cephalopods & Making an Ocean Ecosystem (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798330933365)

Vendor: Dona Herweck Rice
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
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Science Goes Underwater: 2 Books in 1: Color-Changing Cephalopods & Making an Ocean Ecosystem

$14.99

Science Goes Underwater: 2 Books in 1: Color-Changing Cephalopods & Making an Ocean Ecosystem

$14.99
Format: Paperback
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Dive Into Ocean Wonders and Explore the Secrets of the Deep!

The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Color-Changing Cephalopods and Making an Ocean Ecosystem immerses readers in the science of the sea. Perfect for grades 3-5, this two-in-one book blends marine biology, ocean conservation, and Smithsonian facts to spark inquiry and real-world connections. Readers discover how cephalopods like octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish change colors, use camouflage, and inspire advances in robotics and engineering. They also explore how microbes, fish, and whales keep ecosystems in balance and why protecting the ocean is vital for the planet's future.

Inside, readers will explore:

Color-Changing Cephalopods - The survival strategies of octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. Students uncover how chromatophores allow instant color change, how bioluminescence lights up the deep, and how these adaptations inspire breakthroughs in robotics, materials science, and camouflage technology.

Making an Ocean Ecosystem - The interconnected roles of marine organisms, from microbes recycling nutrients to whales influencing ocean currents. Readers learn how aquariums model ecosystems, how scientists study ocean health, and why conservation is vital for Earth's climate and biodiversity.

With interactive STEAM learning, vivid imagery, and Smithsonian expertise, this flip book builds critical thinking, encourages exploration, and inspires future scientists and ocean stewards.



Author: Dona Herweck Rice,Lisa Holewa
ISBN-13: 9798330933365
Publisher: Curiosity Unlocked Books
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2027
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
By Dona Herweck Rice
By Dona Herweck Rice
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Dona Herweck Rice is the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She's written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.

Dona's best-selling children's title with more than 13,000 copies is How Plants Grow, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!(TM) board book series, and Ride with Rampage in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk about being an author, the most requested titles include History's Mysteries, Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West, and Oh, Rats!--the latter being one of Dona's particular favorites.

Dona is the creator of Cam E. Chameleon, the enchanting little reptile featured in her books The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon and Cam and Sam's Colorful Adventure. Observant readers can also find Cam singing and dancing throughout the illustrated retelling of If You're Happy and You Know It.

Writing is Dona's passion, but she also loves reading, live theater, and handmade arts and crafts, with many artists and creatives in all mediums among her extended family. Dona was a preschool and middle school teacher and is an acting coach for all ages. She lives in southern California with her husband, son, and one cute, silly, and loveable little dog.

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