Over and Under the Waves

SALES HANDLE:
Explore the wonders and beauties (as well as the depths and heights) of the ocean¿s kelp forests in this latest addition to the acclaimed OVER AND UNDER series!

KEY SELLING POINTS:
SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: This book is full of wonder! Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it¿and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life!

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness¿and of our oceans in particular¿is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world¿s natural habitats and ecosystems.

THE GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This new book in the OVER AND UNDER series illuminates the magic and amazing biodiversity of the kelp forest by telling the story of one family¿s kayaking trip through a real-world ocean ecosystem. Lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations will draw even the most reluctant readers into the world¿inside and outside of this book!

STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.

FROM A FAVORITE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner and Chris Neal make nonfiction approachable and appealing! These two award-winning creators have received countless accolades and published books to critical acclaim, making them the perfect team to tackle any nonfiction topic.

CONSUMER:

- Those who loved OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW and other books in the OVER AND UNDER series
- Fans of Kate Messner
- Lovers of the ocean and marine life
- Parents and grandparents seeking beautiful books to read aloud together
- Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking illustrated nonfiction books with STEM content
- Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for a child who loves animals or nature