Plankton

by Ruth Owen

Overview

Packed with science, this book dives into the underwater world of plankton. Just because we can't see them doesn't mean these microscopic ocean superheroes aren't essential for life on Earth.

• Meet some weird and wonderful species of zooplankton and phytoplankton
• See how many marine animals begin their life cycles as tiny zooplankton
• Learn how plankton are essential to all marine ecosystems and food webs
• And discover how plankton make oxygen and take harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air

Using fantastic photos, 3D artwork, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery, this book lets kids explore the complicated, fascinating, and incredible worlds of these tiny superhero life forms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788564632
Publisher:	Ruby Tuesday Books
Publication date:	09/02/2025
Series:	Earth's Smallest Superheroes (Real-Life Reads)
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ruth Owen has written more than four hundred children’s books. She writes on many subjects, but science and nature are her favorite topics to research and make accessible for young readers.