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Author
Publisher
Hillman Grad Books, a Zando imprint
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Ocean Yoon has never felt very Korean, even if she is descended from a long line of haenyeo, Jeju Island's beloved female divers. She doesn't like soju, constantly misses cultural references, and despite her love of the game, people still say that she doesn't play Hwatu like a Korean. Ocean's also persona non grata at the Alliance, Korea's solar system-dominating space agency, since a mission went awry and she earned a reputation for being a little...
Author
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"After a tumultuous childhood, Christa Liddle has hidden away, both figuratively and literally. Happily studying sea snails in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Christa finds her tranquil existence thrown into chaos when her once-famous father--long thoughtdead after a plane crash--turns out to be alive, well, and ready to make amends. The world goes wild, fascinated by this real-life saga, pinning Christa and her family under the spotlight. As if that...
Author
Publisher
Vintage books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
''When Diana Nyad arrived on the shore of Key West after fifty-three hours of grueling swimming across an epic ocean, she not only set a world record—becoming the first person to swim the shark-infested waters between Cuba and Florida with no cage for protection—she also succeeded in fulfilling a dream she first chased at age twenty-eight and at long last achieved when she was sixty-four. Now, in a riveting memoir, Diana shares a spirited account...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When twelve-year-old Fern and her mother abruptly leave their isolated, off-the-grid community, Fern wants nothing more than to return, but things get murky as she slowly adjusts to her new life and discovers unsettling truths about her old one.
''Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life--but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything—and to trust in herself....
5) Fathomfolk
Author
Series
Drowned world volume 1
Publisher
Orbit
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to Tiankawi--shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest. Or at least, that's how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down from shining towers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk--sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas--who live in the polluted waters below. For half-siren Mira, promotion to captain of the border guard means an opportunity to...
6) Ahoy!
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator. Raise the mainsail! Batten the hatches! It's time to set sail…on the couch! There's a storm coming, and a child is ready to captain the ship. "Make haste and climb aboard,"...
Author
Series
Gates of the world volume 1
Publisher
Solaris
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Merchant, industrialist and explorer Trassan Kressind has an audacious plan ' combining the might of magic and iron in the heart of a great ship to navigate an uncrossed ocean, seeking the city of the extinct Morfaan to uncover the secrets of their lost sciences. Ambition runs strongly in the Kressind family, and for each of Trassan's siblings fate beckons. Soldier Rel is banished to a vital frontier, bureaucrat Garten balances responsibility with...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"Stella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life? When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading "Go to Paris." Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"She's been muddling his plans for years-now he's the writer for the beloved character she plays on television, and it's time for payback"--
"He crossed an ocean, and it still wasn't enough to escape his lifelong nemesis. Now he has to work with her. Successful screenwriter Finn Masters just landed his dream job writing for Neighbors, one of Hollywood's highest-rated, longest-running sitcoms. The only downside? It will put him back in proximity...
10) Pizza shark
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Edgar the shark is hosting a pizza party, but he forgot the pizza, so he and his crab friend, Lotta, decide to make a pizza from scratch--and invite all their friends to bring their favorite toppings.
"Move over Dinos Love Tacos... here comes PIZZA SHARK! Deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark, and his best crab friend, Lotta, are getting ready for the best kind of party. A pizza party! But Edgar forgot the most important thing......
11) Surfin' sharks
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 3
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
""This sweet early reader comic can be read simply as an enjoyable story, or it can be a catalyst for discussion with younger readers about their sense of self." —School Library Journal Surf's up! Another fin-tastic graphic novel adventure awaits with your favorite shark princesses, Kitana and Mack! Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's favorite sport, and...
12) Merdaddy
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
''An ode to parent-child bonding, imagination, the ocean, and bath time! Perfectly pitched for even the youngest readers, Merdaddy is a sweet young picture book with a gentle, genuinely surprising twist that will charm fans of Oona and Julián Is a Mermaid. Deep down under the sea live Merbaby and Merdaddy. They talk to the fish, have seaweed picnics, float with the jellyfish, hide with the otters, surf with the turtles, and save any hapless sailors...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"--
"A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box. The Great Lakes - Huron, Ontario,...
14) Aloha everything
Author
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"★ "A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity."–starred review, Kirkus, Aloha Everything, is a magical story that will take you on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking islands of Hawaiʻi! In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks soaring high above the clouds, and brilliant lizards jumping nimbly through forest trees! Most importantly, you'll meet a courageous young girl...
Author
Publisher
Get Lifted Books, a Zondo imprint
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
''"As sensitive and touching as it is urgent . . . [Wild Life is] a poignant exploration of the natural world." –O, The Oprah Magazine "Wild Life is the bushwacking, honest, and inspiring memoir I wish I'd had as a budding scientist. Dr. Wynn-Grant's richly-told, revelatory journey will surely have remarkable ripples for generations—and have you on the edge of your seat." and#x2015;Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, cofounder Urban Ocean Lab In this vulnerable...
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures-with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired...
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