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Oceans

By Frances Dipper

Dive beneath the waves to discover ocean giants, tiny survivors and secrets hidden in the deepest trenches.

informative fascinating detailed eye-opening

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Animals

What is Oceans about?

Explore the remarkable world beneath the waves in this fascinating guide to the oceans. Discover how tides, currents and underwater landscapes shape marine habitats, from colourful coral reefs to the icy waters of Antarctica. Meet an extraordinary variety of ocean life, including sharks, giant spiders, whales and tiny reef creatures, and learn surprising facts about how they survive. With clear explanations and close-up details, this book reveals the secrets of the sea, from shallow shores to the deepest ocean trenches.

About the author

Frances Dipper is a marine biologist, author and lecturer who loves exploring the sea and learning about the creatures that live there. She has spent many years studying marine wildlife and shares her discoveries in books for children and adults. Her award-winning DK Guide to the Oceans is a popular favourite, and she also wrote The Marine World: A Natural History of Marine Life. Frances helps readers see why oceans are amazing and worth protecting.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2004

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