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Description
The book "Oceans and Skies" by Fran Sammis explores how scientists study and map Earth's oceans and the night sky to better understand our planet. Written for middle grade readers (grades 4-8), it presents information about oceanography and astronomy. The book covers the methods and discoveries that have helped humans learn more about the world's oceans and the stars above.
Quick Summary
Explore the mysteries of Earth's last frontiers where ancient mapmakers and modern scientists race to chart the unknown depths of our oceans and map the glittering secrets of the night sky. Young readers will be hooked by the thrill of discovery, from uncovering shipwrecks lost for centuries to learning how sailors once used stars as their GPS long before technology existed. If your kid loves the explore-and-discover format of National Geographic Kids books or the mystery-solving fun of the "Where Is?" series, they'll devour these pages. Perfect for curious kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7, this quick 2-point AR read packs huge discoveries into a bite-sized adventure.