Lots of Things to Know About Seas and Oceans

Emily Bone author Rachal Saunders illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:1st Aug '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Lots of Things to Know About Seas and Oceans cover

An intriguing collection of facts exploring the fascinating watery world of seas and oceans.

You'll never guess how many teeth a shark has, how surfers have their own language, when a blobfish isn't a blobfish, or just how noisy the ocean is. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about seas and oceans. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!

Chapters in this book include:
- You can't see most things that live in the ocean...
- You'll never guess how many teeth a shark has
- Happy birthday to corals!
- Happy algae equals bright corals
- The sea is full of light
- Seaweed toothpaste, anyone?
- When is a blobfish not a blobfish?
- Monsters of the ancient seas
- Crabs and more crabs!
- Your shell is better than mine!
- Women used to be banned from being sailors
- Super seabirds
- See incredible ocean sights
- Iceberg for dinner!
- A cafe for sharks...
- ...and a city for octopuses
- The Moon is covered in seas...
- There are oceans on other moons, too
- Pirates rule
- A desert that used to be sea
- A sea that used to be land
- The biggest animals in the world...
- Supermassive ships
- WANTED! Masters of disguise
- Limes were the key to healthy sailors
- The sea is noisy
- Surfers have their own language
- Sea creatures have jobs, too!
- Watery myths
- The beaches made by fish
- The Great Ocean Garbage Patch...
- ...and how to clean it up
- Why it snows underwater...
- Salty, sea-loving trees
- The ocean could power the world
- Goodnight, ocean!

A colourful and enjoyable introuduction to marine sciences. * The School Librarian *
This colourful book is full of bright illustrations and fascinating facts. * The Week Junior *

  • Short-listed for The Week Junior Book Awards 2025 (UK)

ISBN: 9781805319856

Dimensions: 246mm x 194mm x 12mm

Weight: 410g

64 pages