Marine Biology Activities for Kids - by Priya Shukla (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Explore beneath the waves with this ocean activity book for kids ages 7 to 9

W hat do oysters eat? How long can a manatee hold its breath? Discover the answers and tons of other fun ocean facts with this hands-on book of marine biology for kids. It combines on-the-pages puzzles and games with trivia about marine biology to keep curious kids engaged. On every page, they'll meet a new marine animal and then dive into an activity that shows off what they learned!

• The beach to the reef--Watch kids encounter marine invertebrates, vertebrates, and mammals and discover where they live, what they eat, and why they're so special.
• Lots of ways to play--Kids will solve a sea otter maze, fill in the blanks with a footballfish, connect the dots to create a sea star, and more!
• Independent learning--Your child can do these activities in any order and use the answer key at the back if they get stuck.

Get kids excited about ocean science as they play and learn with Marine Biology Activities for Kids.

Review Quotes

"Priya Shukla's Marine Biology Activities for Kids is a game-changer. Her fact-based, enticing stories engage us with ecologically important critters in our sea, from seastars and octopus to lionfish, manatees, and whales, and remind us that invertebrates are the 98% on our planet. Her clever games, like Brain Coral and Manatee Mazes, Seastar Connect the Dots and Tuna Crab Taste Tests, are the way forward for kids of all ages. I read the entire book straight through to see what her next clever game would be. A must-have for K-12 teachers written by an ocean expert." --Drew Harvell, Author of Ocean Outbreak and A Sea of Glass, Cornell University Professor

"I'm a marine biologist and approve! My kids (aged 7 and 9) love this book and all the activities in it! It is often our go-to when they say, "I'm bored." Great for summer activities, travel entertainment, and learning about our ocean." -- Customer Review

"My 8-year-old son was really excited when the book arrived. He opened it up right away and was immediately engaged. He loves learning about marine animals and puzzle activities too, so it's perfect for him." -- Customer Review

About the Author

PRIYA SHUKLA is a marine biologist from Oakland, California. She is working toward her PhD at the University of California, Davis, and hopes to better understand how climate change and other human impacts will affect marine life. When she isn't growing oysters in the lab or observing them in the field, she likes to hike, read, and spend time with her husband and cat.