Description
"About the Book Includes glossary and suggested activities. Book Synopsis Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about the world's biggest ecosystem -- the ocean! Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn't live without it! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans wouldn't be able to survive without a healthy ocean. That's kind of a big deal. Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized marine animals help readers learn through funny jokes and comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have! Review Quotes Praise for The Ocean is Kind of a Big Deal : ""Cartoonist Seluk offers another science-focused picture book...likely to make a splash, particularly with younger readers."" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Brain is Kind of a Big Deal : ""Seluk's breezy, conversational prose and brightly colored, bodly outlined cartoon illustrations deliver basic information...A good overview of this complex, essential organ, with an energetic seasoning of silliness.""-- Kirkus Reviews ""Humor is the platter on which science is served, and everything here is done with the lightest touch. . . .A winning balance of laughter and learning."" -- Booklist ""Seluk intermingles simple information on the role of the brain and how we learn with silly, humorous comics-style illustrations...this is a winner."" -- School Library Journal ""A bold, humorous nonfiction introduction to the human brain and how it functions. . . .Readers will delight in the comic details of this title while learning a ton of facts about a typically complex subject."" -- School Library Connection Praise for The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal : ""This charming star shines bright."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""The silliness might be the trick to get students learning about the sun in a fun way. An amusing treat for kids interested in space."" -- School Library Journal About the Author Nick Seluk worked as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time illustrator. He is the creator of the popular Awkward Yeti comic and author of the New York Times bestselling Heart and Brain , and its follow-ups Gut Instincts, and Body Language . His work has appeared on CBSNews.com, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, reddit, and blogs across the internet. Nick lives in Michigan with his wife, three kids, and a very awkward dog. You can find more info on Nick at theawkwardyeti.com"
