Below the surface of the sea sits a set of habitats most children never see, and this 64-page encyclopedia maps them for young readers.
Entries move from shallow reefs to the open ocean and the deep trenches, introducing fish, marine mammals, shellfish and the stranger creatures of dark water, together with basic ideas about currents, tides and why the sea matters to the planet's weather. Illustrations carry much of the explanation, and each spread stands alone, which suits children who prefer to browse rather than read cover to cover.
Reader notes:
• Illustrated entries covering reef, open sea and deep water life
• Simple explanations of currents, tides and ocean habitats
• Browsable spreads that work well for reluctant readers
• 64 pages pitched at children aged six to twelve
Suited to primary school science reading and home libraries, published by Dreamland Publications and available at Boipoka.