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Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about the world's biggest ecosystem -- the ocean!Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn't live without it! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans wouldn't be able to survive without a healthy ocean. That's kind of a big deal.Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout.
About the Author
Nick pursued his lifelong dream of being a professional cartoonist after serving nine years in the corporate world as a graphic designer. In his childhood, he drew inspiration from classics like Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, Garfield, and The Simpsons.Nick lives with his wife, three young kids, and a lovable, ornery old dog in the suburbs of Detroit.His webcomic the Awkward Yeti began in late 2012, following a self-published children's book of the same name, and over the course of the next three years, spiked in popularity, reaching millions of people each week through his website and social media. Heart and Brain, and a growing cast of organs can be found at theAwkwardYeti.com and on most social media sites including Facebook.com/awkwardyeti
