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Blue Planet Life in our Oceans and Rivers

By Moira Butterfield

From tiny ponds to enormous oceans, discover water’s astonishing secrets—and why nothing can live without it.

informative · fascinating · illustrated · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Animals Nature

What is Blue Planet Life in our Oceans and Rivers about?

Dive beneath the surface to discover the amazing life found in oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds. Meet tiny snails, colourful fish and enormous blue whales, and learn how each depends on water to survive. Explore the water cycle, find out how boats and other vehicles travel across water, and discover how water is cleaned and prepared for drinking. Packed with fascinating facts and vivid illustrations, this book reveals why water is essential to life on Earth.

About the author

Moira Butterfield is a much-loved children's author who has written many exciting books about our amazing world. Her stories and non-fiction books, like 'Look Inside London' and 'Welcome to Our World', help young readers discover fascinating facts about nature, history, and different cultures. Moira enjoys making learning fun and inspiring curiosity in children everywhere.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

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