Ocean

Secrets of the Deep

By: Sabrina Weiss, Giulia De Amicis (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 18 November 2019

At a Glance

Hardcover
72 Pages

Age
4 - 16

Dimensions(cm)
1.3 x 29.8 x 21.6

Hardcover

$29.99

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A fun reference book for children fascinated by ocean creatures, habitats and conservation.

Discover menacing sharks, playful dolphins, clownfish, penguins, turtles, whales, shimmering jellyfish and gargantuan giant squid. Ocean: Secrets of the Deep is jam-packed with hundreds of stylish illustrations and many more surprising facts about the world’s marine life. First, readers are taken on a journey from the water’s surface to the deepest, darkest depths of the oceans, stopping off at coral reefs and kelp forests.

Next, information-packed spreads offer answers to questions such as: How do turtles keep clean? Do whales talk to each other? and What can humans do to save the ocean?

Book Features:

A fun reference book for children fascinated by ocean creatures, habitats and conservation.
Highlights children’s old favourite marine animals, including sharks, dolphins, clownfish and turtles, while introducing them to new favourites.
Infographics, maps and illustrations make learning fun.

About the Author

Originally from Switzerland, Sabrina Weiss is a London-based science communicator working for an environmental non-profit and, here and there, as a freelance writer. She previously worked in the aviation and technology sectors, always tasked with presenting complex information in an engaging and understandable way. Sabrina holds an MSc in Communication Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is fluent in four European languages and is currently learning Arabic.

About the Illustrator

Since completing her masters in communication design in 2012, Giulia De Amicis has been working as a visual designer and illustrator. Her work mainly focuses on presenting information through graphics for newspapers, magazines and the environmental sector, with a particular interest in marine ecology, geography and human rights.

Industry Reviews

"Jam-packed with hundreds of stylish illustrations, infographics and surprising facts about the stunning world beneath the waves."

* The Week Junior *

"The stylised, clear pictures are accompanied by detailed captions. It is a book I would wholeheartedly recommend."

* Armadillo *

"Striking a solid balance between the words and pictures...rich in quality of text and detail. Exploring the real and the mythical, young readers will pore over its pages."

* North Scotland Newspapers *

"An invitingly illustrated book for bright nine-year-olds and up, designed to inform and enthuse them about the underwater world."

* Diver magazine *

"Easily accessible information and an eye catching layout with stunning illustrations, maps and info graphics make this the perfect non-fiction browser to dive into again and again...a must for those who love reading non-fiction for pleasure."

* Miss Cleveland is Reading *

"This fun reference book is overflowing with fascinating facts about the ocean. children will discover a surprising array of sea life and the different and unexplored levels of the ocean...A great gift especially if living on the coast."

* South Wales Evening Post *

"Young readers are taken on an amazing journey from the water's surface to the deepest, darkest depths of the oceans in a fantastic new, all-colour, illustrated book...The perfect gift for any child who wants to help to save the world's oceans."

* Blackpool Gazette *

"filled with colourful, stark illustrations and infographics, printed on high-quality paper, the book exudes a sheen."

* Minerva Reads *

"The breadth of the subjects covered is impressive and each one is done brilliantly...A beautiful book."

* Books for Topics *

"A thoroughly gorgeous and engaging title that readers will enjoy whether they dive in headfirst or just dip their toes in. Great for readers aged 9+ as an independent read or younger readers with support."

* Library Girl and Book Boy *

"Stylishly illustrated...The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it's so good to see that children's books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them - and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that."

* Parents in Touch *

"A dive into the ocean's wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis' painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over."

* Kirkus Reviews *

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