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Great Carrier ReefBy: Jessica Stremer Illustrator: Gordy Wright Series: Books for a Better Earth An outstanding STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the worlds largest artificial reef. What happens when something designed to be unsinkable gets bombed to the bottom of the ocean floor? With careful preparation, new life can take root! This incredible story brings young readers along on the journey of the
By: Jessica Stremer | Illustrator: Gordy Wright | Series: Books for a Better EarthAn outstanding STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the world’s largest artificial reef.
What happens when something designed to be unsinkable gets bombed to the bottom of the ocean floor? With careful preparation, new life can take root!
This incredible story brings young readers along on the journey of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany—the Mighty O—as it gets stripped down to a steel shell for a new life below the waves. After 25 years of service, launching more aircraft than any other carrier of its time, the ship found a new mission as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. The Mighty O was prepped and reefed by a team of more than 150 scientists, engineers, and technicians. Today, it is home to a flourishing variety of marine animals.
Designed to encourage regrowth and protect vulnerable marine life, artificial reefs are a crucial tool in the fight against overfishing, pollution, and warming water temperatures. Extensive back matter reveals more about the Mighty O’s history, the diseases eating away at the world’s natural reef systems, and the role artificial reefs play under the sea, and budding marine biologists will love poring over the exquisite illustrations.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
A Cook Prize Silver Medalist
A Crystal Kite Midwest Region Honor Book
A Utah Beehive Award Nominee
A Green Earth Book Award Recommended Title
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids
An ALA Top 10 Sustainability Themed Children's Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Horn Book Fanfare Book
A CCBC Choices Book
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A Connecticut Nutmeg Book List Selection
A Washington, D.C. Capitol Choices List Selection
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Size: 4/0AWG, Color: 3ft Black + 3ft Red
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Ofc 1/0
Color: Black, Size: 25 Feet
Absolutely was as described..it's true welding lead...at least what I was sent, yes it was packaged in their packaging and logo.. TRUE 1/0 OFC!!! used as power for my system in my car
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great cable
With no other reviews I was a bit hesitant to buy this cable at first. I've seen so many other brands and sellers that sell cable that is half the gauge they claim. Or cable that is not totally copper and has tin or other poor metals in it. Especially at this low price I worried. I went ahead and bought some anyway though and figured I would chance it. For the amount of money I'd be saving it was worth it. If it wasn't as advertised I could just return it anyway.
It arrived in a couple days. It is truly 1/0 AWG, and it is 100% copper. Strands packed dense but still flexible. Comes in a nice carry case. I crimped and soldered on some ends. Everything looks great and is working great. Would definitely recommend and would buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Good wire
Color: Black, Size: 15 feet
Great wiring
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great wire.
Color: Black, Size: 15 feet
The flexibility is wonderful to work with. I used the red and black for a car audio application and it was a perfect choice for bending and snaking through the engine compartment and interior of the car. I have some just sitting on a bench and it still hasn't corroded and it's at least 3 years old. The insulation is very supple and has a nice feel to it and it carried current no problem of course.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023