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"It's an exciting day at school when legendary oceanographer and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle visits a classroom to share the amazing interconnectedness of the ocean, its community of sea life, our planet, and its people...that means us! Did you know that the ocean has superheroes? All of the 25 million different types of creatures that make up our oceans-which cover more than 71% of our planet-are superheroes in their own way and are vitally important to the balance of our ecosystem. Whether it's the tiny sea creatures called phytoplankton who provide nutrition for even the largest of the earth's animals, whales, or the marine plants that generate half of the oxygen that we all breathe, or oysters who help clean and filter pollution in the water, every living thing is connected and has its own important role in our world, Dr. Earle explains to the class. But the ocean superheroes need help protecting it and Dr. Earle calls those who do, Wave Makers. Inspired by her message, one little girl's trip to the beach has her think differently about the ocean, the superheroes that live in it, and her own place in the chain linking us all together. She encourages her friends to be Wave Makers, explaining that even though they are kids, they can do small but important things to make an impact with the ocean and its creatures, like not disrupting their habitat, keeping beaches clean of trash, and giving animals the space that they need to flourish. And together, we can all make a wave of difference in protecting our ocean, a ""mysterious frontier much like the uncharted realms of outer space, where countless wonders and secrets await discovery,"" says Dr. Earle. The back of the book includes ways to make an impact, a glossary of terms used throughout the book, and resources to learn more about the ocean and how to help in its protection."

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"Dr. Sylvia Earle, Library of Congress' Living Legend, National Geographic's Explorer-At-Large, Her Deepness ""Put on your superhero cape and dive into this joyful account of sea creature power and see how you can use your power to make waves for the ocean!"" Rose Marcairo, Patagonia, Former CEO ""This informative and entertaining book about the incomparable Dr. Sylvia Earle, filled with the creativity, humor, and intelligence of new author Gabrielle McGee, will inspire the Wave Makers of the future...With every page turned, readers will be delighted by McGee's witty insights and clever storytelling, making this a must-read..."" Jean Case, National Geographic Society, Chairperson ""Gabrielle Raymond McGee's Wave Makers brings the incomparable expertise and experience of Dr. Sylvia Earle's life as a scientist, explorer and oceanographer to life so the next generation can both learn from her work and be inspired to protect our planet and its oceans for future generations. A must read for any future explorer in your life."" Kirkus Reviews ""McGee's children's book offers a joyful and hopeful introduction to protecting the superheroes of the sea. ...Expertly mixing engaging facts with a solid narrative throughline, the book has high re-readability value.... An educational story to inspire young readers to become environmental change-makers."" BookLife ""McGee introduces young readers to legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and fun, fascinating facts about the nature of our seas in this engaging picture book...Young children who have an interest in science or STEM programs will find this story inspiring, informative, and a pleasure to page through, making it a strong addition to elementary classrooms."" The Prairies Book Review ""McGee's eloquent prose immerses readers in the vast underwater world...Each page is brimming with tiny treasures, begging for eagle-eyed readers to explore...Beyond simply introducing various ocean dwellers, McGee also offers valuable information on ocean conservation and provides resources for families and educators..A perfect blend of entertainment and meaningful information."" Independent Book Review ""Bright & intelligent-a kids science book about caring for this big, mostly blue planet. I could see this book as a kids' science resource in your library for years to come. Full of awesome and interesting marine science, Wave Makers would make a top notch addition to classroom and homeschool libraries."""

"Jean Case, National Geographic Society, Chairperson ""Gabrielle Raymond McGee's Wave Makers brings the incomparable expertise and experience of Dr. Sylvia Earle's life as a scientist, explorer and oceanographer to life so the next generation can both learn from her work and be inspired to protect our planet and its oceans for future generations. A must-read for any future explorer in your life."" Dr. Sylvia Earle, Library of Congress' Living Legend, National Geographic's Explorer-At-Large, Her Deepness ""Put on your superhero cape and dive into this joyful account of sea creature power and see how you can use your power to make waves for the ocean!"" Rose Marcairo, Patagonia, Former CEO ""This informative and entertaining book about the incomparable Dr. Sylvia Earle, filled with the creativity, humor, and intelligence of new author Gabrielle McGee, will inspire the Wave Makers of the future...With every page turned, readers will be delighted by McGee's witty insights and clever storytelling, making this a must-read..."" Kirkus Reviews ""McGee's children's book offers a joyful and hopeful introduction to protecting the superheroes of the sea. ...Expertly mixing engaging facts with a solid narrative throughline, the book has high re-readability value.... An educational story to inspire young readers to become environmental change-makers."" BookLife ""McGee introduces young readers to legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and fun, fascinating facts about the nature of our seas in this engaging picture book...Young children who have an interest in science or STEM programs will find this story inspiring, informative, and a pleasure to page through, making it a strong addition to elementary classrooms."" The Prairies Book Review "" McGee's eloquent prose immerses readers in the vast underwater world...Each page is brimming with tiny treasures, begging for eagle-eyed readers to explore...Beyond simply introducing various ocean dwellers, McGee also offers valuable information on ocean conservation and provides resources for families and educators..A perfect blend of entertainment and meaningful information."" Independent Book Review ""Bright & intelligent- a kids science book about caring for this big, mostly blue planet. I could see this book as a kids' science resource in your library for years to come. Full of awesome and interesting marine science, Wave Makers would make a top-notch addition to classroom and homeschool libraries."""

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