WHERE THE WEIRD THINGS ARE An Ocean Twilight Zone Adventure

Author: Zoleka Filander

Co-Author: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Illustrator: Patricia Hooning

Join Meso, an intrepid underwater robot, on its very first expedition to explore the ocean twilight zone, and meet all the weird, wild, and wonderful creatures that live there!

Meet Meso, an underwater explorer robot, as it’s launched into the mysterious ocean twilight zone. In the cold, dark waters, Meso will discover all sorts of unusual and wonderful creatures, and learn that we’re all weird in our own ways … and that’s a very good thing!

WheretheWeirdThingsAreis inspired by the Mesobot project, a collaborative effort of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Stanford University, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Mesobot uses cameras and lights to noninvasively follow ocean animals that inhabit the ocean’s depths, enabling biologists to study their behavior over extended periods for the first time ever!

$18.99 US / $25.99 CAN Hardbound

TRIM (in): 9.6 x 12

TRIM (mm): 243.84 x 304.8

PAGES: 32

WORDS: 1,800

AGE RANGE: 4-8

ISBN: 978-1-64722-588-9

MARCH 2023

Selling Points

ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN: Developed in partnership with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to bring the incredible world of the ocean twilight zone to young readers. Woods Hole (WHOI) is the world’s largest independent organization dedicated exclusively to ocean research, engineering, and education.

COMMITTED PARTNERSHIP: WHOI has a mailing list of 40,000, 200K+ Facebook followers, 52K followers on Instagram, and almost 30K on Twitter, along with a global network of organizations and celebrity supporters. WHOI is commited to promoting this title through their engaged network,dedicated events, and marketing efforts.

GROUNDED IN FACTS: This book includes beautifully illustrated, scientifically accurate animal images based on research conducted in the ocean twilight zone.

STEM LEARNING: The book’s emphasis on STEM and the importance of ocean exploration will resonate with environmentally conscious and educationally focused kids, families, and educators alike.