"Ocean Sunlight: How Plants Feed the Sea" by Penny Chisholm explores the vital connection between sunlight, ocean plants, and the entire marine ecosystem. Through stunning illustrations and engaging text, the book reveals how microscopic phytoplankton capture sunlight and produce energy through photosynthesis, forming the foundation of the ocean food web. The story emphasizes the importance of these tiny organisms in supporting not just marine life, but also the broader global environment. By showcasing the beauty and complexity of oceanic life, the book invites readers to appreciate and protect our planet's vital resources. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Sunlight .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 42 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Scholastic US .

Penny Chisholm is a professor at M. I. T. , where she has been teaching Ecology for more than thirty-five years. Her long list of prestigious awards includes the National Medal of Science, awarded at the White House in 2013.