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The Oceanology Handbook: A Course For Underwater Explorers
Explore the ocean’s wonders, real and . . . imagined? Dive into this essential handbook to discover some lesser-known secrets of the sea.
What’s the difference between a steamer and a schooner? How would you navigate in stormy seas? How are underwater volcanoes formed? And which creatures lurk in the inky depths of the deepest oceans? All this and much more await eager young oceanologists in this exciting handbook, prepared for Zoticus de Lesseps, the young author of OCEANOLOGY, by his tutor, Professor Aronnax, during their around-the-world journey aboard the mysterious Captain Nemo’s NAUTILUS.
Among the book’s special features:
* four pages of stickers featuring sea creatures, ships, treasure, and diving equipment
* activities for the reader on nearly every spread
* a pull-out letter from Professor Aronnax to Zoticus
* a removable Beaufort scale chart of the winds — an indispensable resource for seafarers!
What’s the difference between a steamer and a schooner? How would you navigate in stormy seas? How are underwater volcanoes formed? And which creatures lurk in the inky depths of the deepest oceans? All this and much more await eager young oceanologists in this exciting handbook, prepared for Zoticus de Lesseps, the young author of OCEANOLOGY, by his tutor, Professor Aronnax, during their around-the-world journey aboard the mysterious Captain Nemo’s NAUTILUS.
Among the book’s special features:
* four pages of stickers featuring sea creatures, ships, treasure, and diving equipment
* activities for the reader on nearly every spread
* a pull-out letter from Professor Aronnax to Zoticus
* a removable Beaufort scale chart of the winds — an indispensable resource for seafarers!
80 pages, Library Binding
First published July 13, 2010
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July 6, 2021
We discovered this book at our favorite aquarium bookstore. The illustrations looked interesting so we got it. Only after we started reading, we realized that it is supposed to be a handbook written by those aboard Nautilus submarine from 20,000 leagues under the sea. Along with learning some amazing ocean related facts, it was fun to read too. Read it with the ocean geek/obsessed kid and we both loved it.
November 20, 2014
Twist, C. (2010). The Oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
Citation by: Stacie Alexander
Type of reference: Handbook
Call Number: Ref 551.46
Content/Scope: This handbook covers ocean currents, ocean surfaces, ships/sailing, marine flora and fauna, and ocean geology. The book includes a series of journal entries for readers to follow along with and many puzzles and answers for students. The book includes many facts about the ocean. Overall, this book provides a thorough guide to oceanology for elementary students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The information is accurate in this oceanology handbook. Candlewick Press is a trusted publisher.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is very student friendly in its layout. It is presented as entries from a journal while on a worldwide journey in a submarine. The book contains many puzzles and activities for students, along with the answers. The books pages are meant to look like an old journal, making readers feel like they are reading from the actual journal written on the submarine.
Relation to other works: This provides a lot of interesting information on oceanology. The library has several ocean related resources already, but this is more student-friendly and entertaining for readers.
Accessibility/Diversity: This handbook is intended for young readers but the fun additions to this text make it appealing to all students. This book covers a lot of information and topics that could appeal to many different students.
Cost: $12.99
Professional review of the item: Millhouser, F. E. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. School Library Journal, 56(12), 142.
Citation by: Stacie Alexander
Type of reference: Handbook
Call Number: Ref 551.46
Content/Scope: This handbook covers ocean currents, ocean surfaces, ships/sailing, marine flora and fauna, and ocean geology. The book includes a series of journal entries for readers to follow along with and many puzzles and answers for students. The book includes many facts about the ocean. Overall, this book provides a thorough guide to oceanology for elementary students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The information is accurate in this oceanology handbook. Candlewick Press is a trusted publisher.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is very student friendly in its layout. It is presented as entries from a journal while on a worldwide journey in a submarine. The book contains many puzzles and activities for students, along with the answers. The books pages are meant to look like an old journal, making readers feel like they are reading from the actual journal written on the submarine.
Relation to other works: This provides a lot of interesting information on oceanology. The library has several ocean related resources already, but this is more student-friendly and entertaining for readers.
Accessibility/Diversity: This handbook is intended for young readers but the fun additions to this text make it appealing to all students. This book covers a lot of information and topics that could appeal to many different students.
Cost: $12.99
Professional review of the item: Millhouser, F. E. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. School Library Journal, 56(12), 142.
June 7, 2019
Pairs nicely with "20,000 Leagues". Would be great to use as a study along with the book for kids, because I'm all about getting kids to read the classics, but I enjoyed this immensely as an adult too!
March 9, 2016
A great read for all lovers of the ocean.
June 27, 2022
Meant for children. Still, I learned info about currents that I didn't know before.
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June 23, 2012Name: Kristina Jewell
Title: Twist, C. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. Templar Pub.
Call Number: 551.46
Reference Type: Handbooks
Description: This handbook, for students in grades 4-7, is designed to look like document written aboard a Jules Verne submarine. It includes images, definitions and descriptive text about oceanography.
Price: $12.99
Relevance and Relationship: State and national standards require students to have basic knowledge of geographical features, such as the ocean. This book provides information about the ocean in an interesting format.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide students with a quick guide for oceanology. Students can use this book for reports and projects or personal reading. The book is inexpensive and a classroom set or a small set for a special group project. This book may be high interest for students interested in earth science and would be a great addition to a classroom library.
Validity: This book is recommended by the School Library Journal.
Format: Print.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is designed to look like an 1873 document about oceanology. There are many activities throughout the book, including a message that needs to be decoded. The book includes illustrations on every page.
Diversity: Though this book does not address multicultural diversity, its images and activities are interesting enough to keep the attention of students who dislike or are uninterested in reading. Visual students will appreciate the images, as well.
Reviewed By: Millhouser, F. E. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. School Library Journal, 56(12), 142.
Title: Twist, C. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. Templar Pub.
Call Number: 551.46
Reference Type: Handbooks
Description: This handbook, for students in grades 4-7, is designed to look like document written aboard a Jules Verne submarine. It includes images, definitions and descriptive text about oceanography.
Price: $12.99
Relevance and Relationship: State and national standards require students to have basic knowledge of geographical features, such as the ocean. This book provides information about the ocean in an interesting format.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide students with a quick guide for oceanology. Students can use this book for reports and projects or personal reading. The book is inexpensive and a classroom set or a small set for a special group project. This book may be high interest for students interested in earth science and would be a great addition to a classroom library.
Validity: This book is recommended by the School Library Journal.
Format: Print.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is designed to look like an 1873 document about oceanology. There are many activities throughout the book, including a message that needs to be decoded. The book includes illustrations on every page.
Diversity: Though this book does not address multicultural diversity, its images and activities are interesting enough to keep the attention of students who dislike or are uninterested in reading. Visual students will appreciate the images, as well.
Reviewed By: Millhouser, F. E. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. School Library Journal, 56(12), 142.
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April 23, 2015Twist, C. (2010). The Oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
Citation by: Ryan Fugitt
Type of reference: Handbook
Call Number: Ref 551.46
Content/Scope: This book follows a boy on his adventure around the world aboard a boat. This book presents information about sea creatures, how volcanos are formed, and other fun information you would learn about the ocean living on a ship. This book also includes maps.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Candlewick Press is a trusted publisher and all reviews of this book are positive and loaded with praises of the information and the way it is presented.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is written in a journal like style with vibrant illustrations and follows a young boy as he travels the world.
Relation to other works: Although the library contains many books about the ocean, it is lacking a book written in such an interesting way. Instead of just fact recall, this book presents the information in a way that would catch the readers’ attention.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book in intended for older readers, but can be used in a kindergarten setting because of all the vibrant pictures. At this point in the year, some of my students could read the names of the fish, but probably not the whole book.
Cost: $12.99
Professional review of the item: Millhouser, F. E. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. School Library Journal, 56(12), 142.
Citation by: Ryan Fugitt
Type of reference: Handbook
Call Number: Ref 551.46
Content/Scope: This book follows a boy on his adventure around the world aboard a boat. This book presents information about sea creatures, how volcanos are formed, and other fun information you would learn about the ocean living on a ship. This book also includes maps.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Candlewick Press is a trusted publisher and all reviews of this book are positive and loaded with praises of the information and the way it is presented.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is written in a journal like style with vibrant illustrations and follows a young boy as he travels the world.
Relation to other works: Although the library contains many books about the ocean, it is lacking a book written in such an interesting way. Instead of just fact recall, this book presents the information in a way that would catch the readers’ attention.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book in intended for older readers, but can be used in a kindergarten setting because of all the vibrant pictures. At this point in the year, some of my students could read the names of the fish, but probably not the whole book.
Cost: $12.99
Professional review of the item: Millhouser, F. E. (2010). The oceanology handbook: A course for underwater explorers. School Library Journal, 56(12), 142.
August 21, 2010
This book worked great for our neighbors son. He is not a big reader. But he loves to learn. And here was quick insightful segments that caught his attention right off. No messing around here. But straight to the point with interesting facts. And the stickers in the back were beautiful artwork. I am glad I get to have time to dive into this one too!
July 26, 2013
Pretty nice. Quick and some actual information Inside. I wish it would go a little more in depth about sea animals and plants though.
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