Do you ever dream of being a marine explorer or adventurer? Are you a fan of cool, cute, or creepy creatures? Then here’s some good news: some of the coolest, cutest, and creepiest creatures live in Earth’s oceans and other watery places. Marine Science for Kids is a colorful, fun, photo-filled guide to exploring our underwater world. In these pages, you’ll delve deep into the science of aquatic study, including geology, chemistry, and biology in both salt- and freshwater environments, and gain insight into the real-world practice of aquatic science. You’ll discover how and why oceans move, and learn the answers to questions such as “Why is the ocean blue?” You’ll meet cool creatures, including sharks and rays, penguins and other seabirds, whales and dolphins, squids and octopuses, and many more. You’ll uncover some of the most pressing challenges facing marine environments and find out how you can use your talents to make a difference. Real-life marine scientists share what inspires them every day and provide insights into their exciting careers. Hands-on activities in each chapter make learning fun. Kids can: make an edible coral reef; explore marine camouflage; construct a water-propelled squid; test methods of cleaning up an oil spill; experiment with ocean acidification; and much more. Gr 5–7—The Hestermanns' newest title is a hands-on, in-depth look at marine science. Activities and photographs accompany each section of the text as the authors take readers deep underwater. Students witness the different types of aquatic environments through vivid pictures and discussions about the daily lives of animals in each region. The activities are accessible, and information on the levels of adult supervision required is provided. There are also sidebars on related careers tucked into each chapter showing the varied types of marine scientists. This is an excellent example of how blending STEM fields can be done right; crafts and material related to physics, mathematics, and chemistry are incorporated throughout. The organization of the text is effective, and the Hestermanns excel at describing the ecology of each location, from open seas to coastal regions. Most important, the authors explore the relationship between water and the wildlife that surrounds and relies on it. VERDICT A wonderful addition to marine biology sections for school or public libraries.—Lisa Bosarge, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore "The clear exposition is straightforward and logically organized, densely filled with information but pleasingly broken up by text boxes and photographs on almost every page." — Kirkus Reviews “Whether explaining ocean acidification, coral-reef characteristics, or ‘What’s Special about a Cephalopod?’ there’s much to inform and pique interests here.” — Booklist “This is an excellent example of how blending STEM fields can be done right…” — School Library Journal “I think that other kids should read this book because it is very informative about keeping our ecosystems healthy and clean. I would rate this book at 9/10 because of its awesome information.” — OWL “We highly recommend this one.”— Geek Reads Kids “This would be a solid resource for schools as well as public libraries serving home- school populations.” — School Library Connection “While the book is informative, it is the hands-on activities in each chapter that set this book apart from other similar texts.”— Green Teacher Josh and Bethanie Hestermann  are the coauthors of  Zoology for Kids . Josh Hestermann is a zoologist working at the Orange County Zoo. He has worked as the terrestrial husbandry manager at the California Science Center and a senior mammalogist at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. He has also worked as a keeper at Brookfield Zoo and Phoenix Zoo, a wildlife researcher studying marine mammals, and a presenter and educator. Bethanie is a wildlife and conservation blogger and the founder of WordZoo Creative LLC. They live in Southern California.  Stephanie Arne  is the host of  Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom  and the founder of the Creative Animal Foundation. Marine Science for Kids Exploring and Protecting Our Watery World Includes Cool Careers and 21 Activities By Josh Hestermann Chicago Review Press Incorporated Copyright © 2017 Josh Hestermann and Bethanie Hestermann All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-61373-536-7 Contents Foreword by Stephanie Arne, host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Authors' Notes, Time Line, Introduction: What Is Marine Science?, 1 Getting to Know the Marine Environment, Bake a Cookie Earth, Build a Water Molecule Model, Discover Water Density, 2 Coastal Communities, Make an Edible Coral Reef, Mold a Miniature Tide Pool, Promote a Coastal Community, 3 Life in the Open Sea, Explore Marine Camouflage, Part 1: Penguin Hide-and-Seek, Play the Lunch with Whales Game, Solve the Creature Mystery, 4 Diving Deeper, Construct a Squid, Compose a Sea