Ocean
Dive in and Discover the World Beneath the Waves
Published on 6. March 2025
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-241-70015-0 (ISBN)
Description
Take children on a grand tour of the marine world in this striking book all about oceans.
From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular ocean habitats, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children.
This fascinating book on oceans offers:
The second in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.
Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts
A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.
The chapters in this exciting anthology cover four different types of ocean habitat: open oceans, coral reefs, underwater forests, and the deep sea, with a selection of both famous and lesser-known places explored. Every marine environment is examined in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations.
Children can marvel at fire coral in the Red Sea, sea spiders that thrive in the ghostly quiet of the Southern Ocean, and sea anemones that can live forever. As well as the wonders of these places, the threats facing oceans and their species are also investigated.
More in the series
The Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of the different natural environments of the world, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Ocean, why not try Mountain and learn about some of the earth's most incredible landforms and the science behind them?
From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular ocean habitats, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children.
This fascinating book on oceans offers:
The second in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.
Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts
A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.
The chapters in this exciting anthology cover four different types of ocean habitat: open oceans, coral reefs, underwater forests, and the deep sea, with a selection of both famous and lesser-known places explored. Every marine environment is examined in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations.
Children can marvel at fire coral in the Red Sea, sea spiders that thrive in the ghostly quiet of the Southern Ocean, and sea anemones that can live forever. As well as the wonders of these places, the threats facing oceans and their species are also investigated.
More in the series
The Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of the different natural environments of the world, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Ocean, why not try Mountain and learn about some of the earth's most incredible landforms and the science behind them?
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1138 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-70015-0 (9780241700150)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
03/2025
1st Edition
DK Children
€8.99
Available for download
Persons
Annie Roth is a science journalist and filmmaker based in Santa Cruz, California, who is wild about wildlife. She covers biology, ecology, and wildlife conservation issues for National Geographic, the New York Times, Hakai Magazine, and many other publications. She has ventured to the depths of the ocean in pursuit of one-of-a-kind stories. Through writing, she wants to make the world a better place for humans and non-humans alike.