Southern Ocean cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 461
Points per Word 0.001085
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the Southern Ocean. The book presents basic facts about this polar ocean, including its location, climate, and wildlife. Developed for students in kindergarten through third grade, the book uses age-appropriate language to explore the unique characteristics of the world's southernmost ocean.

Quick Summary

The Southern Ocean comes alive through stunning underwater photographs that make readers feel like they are diving right into the chilly waters around Antarctica. Young readers will spot penguins sliding on ice, whales breaching the surface, and mysterious deep-sea creatures in vivid detail that brings geography to life. If your kid loves the visual appeal of National Geographic Little Kids magazine or the ocean adventures in "The Magic School Bus," they'll be hooked on this colorful exploration. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, it makes an ideal first reader for budding ocean explorers.