ISBN: 9780593380604 - whale fall: exploring an ocean-floor ecosystem (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This fascinating nonfiction picture book filled with stunning illustrations details the end of life for a whale, also known as a whale fall, when its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea. Winner of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books * An ALA Notable Children's Book * A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids When a whale dies, its massive body silently sinks down, down, through the inky darkness, finally coming to rest on the silty seafloor. For the whale, it's the end of a 70-year-long life. But for a little-known community of deep-sea dwellers, it's a new beginning. First come the hungry hagfish, which can smell the whale from miles around. Then the sleeper sharks begin their prowl, feasting on skin and blubber. After about six months, the meat is gone. Year after year, decade after decade, the whale nourishes all kinds of organisms from zombie worms to squat lobsters to deep-sea microbes. This completely fascinating real-life phenomenon is brought to vivid and poetic life by nonfiction master Melissa Stewart and acclaimed illustrator Rob Dunlavey. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Hardcover. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).

Zustand: New. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 40 pages. 9.50x11.50x0.50 inches. In Stock. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).

Zustand: New. 2023. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).

Gebunden. Zustand: New. Melissa Stewart has written more than 200 science books for children, including Tree Hole Homes: Daytime Dens and Nighttime Nooks the ALA Notable Book Feathers: Not Just for Flying and&nbspthe SCBWI Golden Kite Honor title Pipsquea. Dunlavey, Rob (illustrator).