Jody Sullivan Rake

Endangered Oceans: Investigating Oceans in Crisis Jody Sullivan Rake

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Discusses what oceans are, their importance to humans and to the ecosystem, how humans are harming them, and what can be done to protect them--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Oceans are an important part of the Earth. Filled with millions of species of life, human actions have put this important ecosystem in danger. Why are oceans so important to humans? Why should we change our actions to help protect them? Endangered Oceans answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will learn about the vast life within the ocean and the part they can play in protecting it. Contributor Bio:  Rake, Jody Sullivan Jody Sullivan Rake has written many children s books for Capstone Press. As a science writer in the SeaWorld San Diego Education Department for 10 years, she wrote numerous booklets and other educational pieces. Her degree in zoology, experience at SeaWorld, and love of animals drives her passion for writing animal books. Jody lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, daughter, and two cats. She loves to hike, ski, run, cook, and eat. She also loves books and movies.