Earth’s Smallest Superheroes: Plankton

Packed with science, this book dives into the underwater world of plankton. And just because we can’t see them, it doesn’t mean these microscopic ocean superheroes aren’t essential for life on Earth. A high-interest, non-fiction read for fans of science, nature and factual books, with lots of fun and some cool superhero references. 
  • 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 imagery, this book lets kids explore the complicated, fascinating, and incredible worlds of these tiny superhero life forms.

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Key Selling Features

• Unusual and fascinating topics • Big science explained in an accessible way with lots of laughs • A page-turning, high-interest non-fiction read • Superb and realistic 3D illustrations • Amazing scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery • An engaging design that incorporates graphic novel-style elements and lots of fun connections to superhero comics and movies

Series Information

Some of the most important AND amazing living things on Earth are also the smallest. In this series, readers will discover how life on Earth would be very different without these tiniest of superheroes. A mix of photographs, incredible 3D artwork and electron scanning microscope imagery will let children see into the hidden worlds of these miniature life forms and get some mind-boggling, up-close SUPER science.

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