The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea

“You cannot live without the ocean. Your blood, sweat and tears are all versions of seawater we carry within us so we can survive on land,” writes Becker in a book that features hands-on experiments involving ocean life. Areas of focus include convection currents, which readers can explore by creating an underwater volcano in a jar; whale communication; and oil spills. Photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and charts combine a playful spirit with valuable insight into ocean health. Ages 8–12. Agent: Lauren Macleod, the Strothman Agency. (Apr.)