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Earth's Incredible Oceans

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Earth's Incredible Oceans by Jess French takes young readers on an exciting journey beneath the waves, exploring the wonders of the ocean's diverse ecosystems and fascinating marine life. The book is rich in illustrations and packed with astonishing facts that highlight the beauty and importance of the world's oceans. Aimed at inspiring a new generation, it encourages curiosity about marine environments and the crucial need for conservation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the wonders of the ocean and want to dive into the depths of marine life with a child's curiosity. It offers colourful illustrations and engaging facts that are perfect for young readers curious about the mysteries below the sea's surface.

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A gorgeously illustrated book all about oceans for young animal and conservation enthusiasts.

Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals.

Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. From glowing jellyfish to deep-sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life under the sea. They'll also find out how they can help take care of the ocean themselves.

Earth's Incredible Oceans, written by animal expert Jess French and illustrated by Claire McElfatrick, takes children on a fascinating underwater journey, showing them just how amazing oceans are, what plants and animals live in them, and how we can help them. It includes all sorts of ocean life, plus amazing facts on how ocean animals have fun, look after their young, and interact with each other.

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Earth's Incredible Oceans by Jess French offers a captivating dive into ocean life, revealing animal adaptations and vital conservation messages. The book is praised for its colourful illustrations and photographs, appealing to 7- to 9-year-olds, yet engaging for younger audiences as well. It beautifully balances educational content with visual appeal, making it both an informative and attractive resource for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241459140

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire McElfatrick

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 649g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Jess French is a nature lover, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess', which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. She has written two books for DK, What a Waste, which tackles the subject of sustainability for children, and The Book of Brilliant Bugs, which explores the world of minibeasts. Jess is a keen conservationist and has a passion for oceans and the animal world.

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