Challenge: Ocean Explorers

Over 80% of our oceans remain unexplored—that means we’ve only discovered a small fraction of the sea’s creatures and ecosystems. Even what we do know barely scratches the surface. There’s still a vast world waiting to be uncovered! This summer reading challenge invites readers to dive into Earth’s oceans and explore what lies beneath the waves through books, activities, and ocean-themed programs. What new creatures will you discover along the way?

When you complete 2 tasks, you will earn 20 points and a badge.

image depicts green and orange seaweed, purple and teal coral, yellow and tan rocks, and light blue ocean bubbles.
image depicts green and orange seaweed, purple and teal coral, yellow and tan rocks, and light blue ocean bubbles.
Task

Read at least one book, about the ocean, from the list

  • I Hear You Ocean by Kallie George (Picture Book)
  • Sea Rex by Molly Idle (Picture Book)
  • The Sea Knows by Alice McGinty (Picture Book)
  • Weird but true Ocean: 300 fin-tastic facts from the deep blue sea by Michelle Harris (JUV Non-FIC)
  • Unfathomable: 20 wild (but true) stories about the ocean by Mary Boone (JUV Non-FIC)
  • Shipwreck Reefs by Aimee Bissonette (JUV Non-FIC)
  • Surfside girls by Kim Dwinell (JUV Graphic)

Watch one or more of the following:

  • My Octopus Teacher
  • Finding Nemo (G)
  • Ponyo (G)
  • The Little Mermaid (G)
  • Luca (PG)
  • Moana (PG)
  • Shark Tale (PG)
  • Free Willy (PG)
  • Song of the Sea (PG)

Watch a documentary about the ocean on national geographic, PBS, or another reputable source.

Attend Perry Libraries Virtual Field Trip to the Great Barrier Reef May 27th @4PM

Go to your local community pool for the afternoon!
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