Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia of Marine Life - Hardcover

by DK (Author)

Explore the hidden depths of the ocean in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.

Explore our blue planet through amazing facts and colorful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia.

This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the ocean to life and show its most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing scientific processes, "wow" facts, and graphics to engage and educate curious kids.

This ocean book for kids offers:

• All aspects of the ocean explained clearly with the help of diagrams, facts, data, and images.
• A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.
• An essential reference for children, covering a variety of topics like sea creatures, tsunamis, the seafloor, and much more.

Brimming with detailed information, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia is the ideal choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.

Take a dip in all the world's waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Children's Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore planet Earth with Geography, discover our solar system and beyond with Space, understand anatomy with Human Body, and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.

Author Biography

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.