The science and superpowers of seaweed : a guide for kids / Amanda Swinimer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Swinimer, Amanda, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kelp bed ecology--Juvenile literature.

Kelp bed ecology.

Marine ecology.

Marine ecology--Juvenile literature.

Genre:

Juvenile works

Illustrated works.

Informational works.

Literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd., [2023]

Summary:

"A middle-grade and family-friendly introduction to the enchanting world of seaweed. Young readers will be delighted to learn about the wonderful, watery world of seaweed, where emerald-green kelp forests grow as tall as trees and rainbow seaweeds shimmer like gemstones in the sunlight. Seaweed can be fun too, providing tasty snacks like nori crisps and cool things to do: hunt for dead man's fingers to squeeze like a squirt gun, have a popping contest with rockweed or make seaweed art. Seaweeds are also critical to the health of the planet--they produce most of the oxygen we need to breathe, help to keep the earth cool and provide habitat for sea creatures. And they're full of healthy vitamins and have more minerals than any other food! This colourful, activity-packed book explores the science of seaweed while showing how to sustainably harvest and use it, and providing many fun facts about marine plants and animals. It is a unique field guide, featuring seaweeds from both Atlantic and Pacific oceans and showcasing the beautiful and vital ecosystems of the coasts, and is sure to inspire curious beachcombers of all ages."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title Page

Title Page

Dedication

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

An Ode to Seaweed

What Is a Phycologist?

Learning the Language of Seaweed

Which Seaweeds Are Kelp?

What Is Seaweed?

Some of the ways seaweeds are similar to plants:

Some of the ways seaweeds are different from plants:

The Different Groups of Seaweeds

Are Kelp Seaweeds?

Are Seaweeds Algae?

Ancient Algae

Where Do Seaweeds Grow?

Why Is That Sloth Green?

Octopus Oasis

Living in Trash

Seaweed for the Health of Our Earth!

Seaweed produces lots of oxygen

Seaweed helps protect the Earth from climate change

Seaweed cleans the water

Seaweed for the Health of Our Bodies!

Seaweed is very healthy because it:

What Can We Do with Seaweed?

Harvesting Seaweed

Harvesting Seaweed Safely

Get Ready to Harvest

Tide Websites

Harvesting Respectfully

Seaweed Harvesting Equipment

How to Be a Sustainable Seaweed Harvester

Are Any Seaweeds Poisonous?

Acid Kelp

Stringy Acid Weed

Bleach Weed

Salvaging Seaweed

Rinsing Your Seaweed

Drying Seaweed

How to Dry Seaweed:

How to Store Seaweed

Cut Your Seaweed Safely

Giving Back to the Ocean

Organize Your Own Beach Clean-Up!

For your beach clean-up you will need:

Steps for organizing a beach clean-up:

Otter Rock

Brown Seaweeds

Scientific Names

Bull Kelp

Here are some of my favourite facts about bull kelp:

Eating Bull Kelp

Bull Kelp Sea-soning

Cold and Flu Fighter!

Palm Trees in the Sea

Winged Kelp

Seaweed for Healthy Bones

Mermaid's Miso Soup

Bear Beach

Feather Boa

Fresh Feather Boa Fronds

Ecosystem Superstars

Giant Kelp

Eating Giant Kelp

Kelp Chips

Oarweed

Tea of Land and Sea

An Alligator in the Tub!

Sieve Kelp

Sugar Kelp

Atlantic Kombu.

Mermaid Sea Soak

Japanese Wire Weed

Rockweed

Common Types of Rockweed

All-Natural Sunscreen

Can You Say Fucus vesiculosus?!

Red Seaweeds

Nori

Nori Crisps

Protein Powerhouse!

Rainbow Seaweed

Magical Rainbow Bath

Mermaid Yearning

Dulse

Mermaids' Mineral-Rich Snack

Mighty Minerals!

Turkish Washcloth

Medicine from the Sea

Make Seaweed Gel

Turkish Towel

Seaweed Bath Bomb

Irish Moss

Why Is a Seaweed in the Red Group Brown?

Dead Man's Fingers

Better Burps for the Earth!

Coralline Algae

Seaweed Greeting Cards

Part 1: Make the seaweed pressings "sandwich"

Part 2: Make your greeting cards

Green Seaweeds

Sea Lettuce

Sea Staghorn

Mermaid Salad

Sea Grapes

Green Rope

Giant Pacific Chiton

Exploring the Kelp Forest

The Most Magical Place on Earth

At the Bottom

Flatfish on the Floor

Going Up!

Halfway Up

Fish Schools

Mighty Kelp

Under the Canopy

Creatures That Live on the Bull Kelp

On Top of the Kelp Forest Canopy

The Ecology of Kelp Forest Ecosystems

The Balance of Kelp Forest Ecosystems

Mermaid Musings

Dreaming in Black and White

Sea you later!

Glossary

Acknowledgements

References and Recommended Reading

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-990776-20-5

OCLC:

1381096054