Book

Earth's incredible oceans / written by Jess French ; illustrated by Claire McElfatrick.

French, Jess, (author.). McElfatrick, Claire, (illustrator.). Dorling Kindersley Limited, (publisher.).

Summary:

"Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. From glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life under the sea. They'll also find out how they can help take care of the ocean themselves. Earth's Incredible Oceans, written by animal expert Jess French and illustrated by Claire McElfatrick, takes children on a fascinating underwater journey, showing them just how amazing oceans are, what plants and animals live in them, and how we can help them. It includes all sorts of ocean life, plus amazing facts on how ocean animals have fun, look after their young, and interact with each other." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0744026679
ISBN: 9780744026672
ISBN: 9780241459140
ISBN: 0241459141
Physical Description: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2021.
Copyright: 2021

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is an ocean?. Oceans & seas -- The ocean in motion -- The ocean floor -- Layers of life -- Ancient oceans -- Exploring the ocean -- Ocean animals. Invertebrates -- Jellyfish -- Octopuses -- Sharks & rays -- Fish -- Ocean reptiles -- Seabirds -- Ocean mammals -- Narwhals -- Living in the ocean. Food web -- Hiding in plain sight -- Safety in numbers -- Working together -- Loving care -- Animals on the move -- Ocean habitats. Coral reefs -- Seagrass meadows -- Kelp forests -- The open ocean -- Deep-sea dwellers -- Life under the ice -- Seashore -- Oceans & me. How oceans help us -- Changing oceans -- Helping oceans.
Target Audience Note:	IG870L Lexile