The Secrets of the Jellies
Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents
Published on 28. May 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-7972-2197-7 (ISBN)
Description
Soak up a sea of secrets and fun facts about jellyfish in this information-rich picture book!
A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits in The Secrets of the Jellies. Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling sea creatures. Filled with facts and energetic undersea artwork, this aquarium-exhibit-in-a-book helps us learn all about jelly anatomy, behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as we get to know the moon jelly, lion's mane jellyfish, fried-egg jellyfish, flame jellyfish, and so many more. Dive in and be dazzled!
A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits in The Secrets of the Jellies. Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling sea creatures. Filled with facts and energetic undersea artwork, this aquarium-exhibit-in-a-book helps us learn all about jelly anatomy, behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as we get to know the moon jelly, lion's mane jellyfish, fried-egg jellyfish, flame jellyfish, and so many more. Dive in and be dazzled!
Reviews / Votes
? -"A captivating exploration of -jellyfish... engaging, poetic text and well-supported scientific details make this an educational yet visually appealing title." -School Library Journal, Starred Review "Skillfully blends poetry and marine biology... STEM storytelling done right." - Kirkus Reviews "This lively picture book delivers an upbeat, rhyming introduction to the fascinating world of jellyfish through engaging narrative nonfiction... entertaining and educational." - BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 252 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7972-2197-7 (9781797221977)
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Persons
Karen Jameson is a children's author, poet, teacher, and literacy advocate. Her picture books include Woodland Dreams and Wake Up, Woodlands, illustrated by Marc Boutavant; Farm Lullaby, illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan; and Where the Wee Ones Go, illustrated by Zosienka. She lives and works in Southern California.
Marie Hermansson has a deep appreciation for the natural world, with a love of illustrating animals, plants, landscapes, and the ecosystems they exist in. She has illustrated numerous picture books, including Tera Kelley's award-winning Listen to the Language of the Trees. When she's not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, beachcombing, and reading. Marie currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and two children.
Marie Hermansson has a deep appreciation for the natural world, with a love of illustrating animals, plants, landscapes, and the ecosystems they exist in. She has illustrated numerous picture books, including Tera Kelley's award-winning Listen to the Language of the Trees. When she's not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, beachcombing, and reading. Marie currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and two children.