From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. 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. Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children’s Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.

Get ready to take a deep dive into all the world’s waters! Embark on a captivating tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet! See our oceans come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate children’s visual encyclopedia about the awe-inspiring blue planet! Explore every aspect of ocean life! It’s the perfect ocean book for children ages 9-12. Here’s what you’ll find inside: * Annotated artwork and step-by-step sequences help explain key processes * Look closer, “wow” facts, and data boxes provide additional information about each topic * Catalog pages give succinct profiles of animals and geographical features * Stunning double-page images show Earth’s ocean at its most astonishing This children’s educational book is packed with informative text and incredible facts about the ocean — from animals and habitats to ocean exploration and climate change. The innovative design combined with high-quality images and graphics demonstrate key concepts beautifully and make complex subjects easy to understand. See what happens underwater! Based on the latest research and up-to-date information, you’ll find everything from tiny plankton and giant whales to coral reefs and depth zones. This ocean encyclopedia for kids is the perfect reference resource for school projects or at-home learning. Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia is part of the series of award-winning, best-selling DK children encyclopedias that have been completely revised. More than just a catalog of facts and photos — it’s a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth.