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Plankton

From the Series Earth's Smallest Superheroes (Real-Life Reads)

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Packed with science, this book dives into the underwater world of plankton. Just because we can’t see them doesn’t mean these microscopic ocean superheroes aren’t essential for life on Earth.

  • Meet some weird and wonderful species of zooplankton and phytoplankton
  • See how many marine animals begin their life cycles as tiny zooplankton
  • Learn how plankton are essential to all marine ecosystems and food webs
  • And discover how plankton make oxygen and take harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air

Using fantastic photos, 3D artwork, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery, this book lets kids explore the complicated, fascinating, and incredible worlds of these tiny superhero life forms.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Ruby Tuesday Books
Brand Real-Life Reads
Imprint Ruby Tuesday Books
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-09-02
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003150, JNF051150, JNF051100
Dimensions 8.25 x 11
Guided Reading Level TBD
Features Glossary, Index, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Ruth Owen

Ruth Owen has written more than four hundred children’s books. She writes on many subjects, but science and nature are her favorite topics to research and make accessible for young readers.