Oceans and coasts gifts

Immerse your little ones in the vibrant underwater world of Aotearoa with Ocean for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson. This captivating board book serves as an enchanting introduction to the ocean's wonders, both in English and Maori. Tailored specifically for New Zealand babies, it offers an engaging exploration of diverse sea creatures that inhabit the coastal waters...

From the icy seas of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great wilderness - the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe. Dive into eight unique...

From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book— which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings—who should be recognised as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on...

Explore various ocean habitats and discover some of the amazing creatures that live under the sea. From the wide-open ocean to a bright and bustling coral reef, explore all sorts of ocean habitats and discover the amazing creatures that inhabit them. Children will love discovering some amazing marine facts while they add over 100 stickers to the various underwater scenes....

Dive into the enchanting world of the deep blue with My First 100 Ocean Words by Chris Ferrie! Through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand vocabulary, this delightful book takes young readers on an undersea adventure unlike any other. From the gentle movements of a sea turtle to the bustling activity of a marina, each page introduces children to the fascinating and...

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and...

Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you've never seen it before. Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery landscape, from ferocious sharks and giant whales to multicoloured tropical fish, long-legged squid, and strange bioluminescent creatures that glow eerily in the ocean depths. Beautiful...

Located 3,500km from the nearest city on a volcanic island near Antarctica, lies New Zealand’s only polar research station: Scott Base. In The Antarcticans, Matty Jordan offers a rare, vivid look at life in the world’s most inhospitable environment. Through stunning photography and captivating storytelling, the book explores a landscape of curious penguins, all-day auroras, and "frozen-in-time" vistas. Beyond the...

Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to Earth's oceans for children aged 5-7. Explore the biggest habitats on our planet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Oceans for children aged 5-7. Witness the wonders of the ocean floor and learn how different sea creatures live together in harmony. From playful dolphins to stinging jellyfish - dive...

An eye-catching information book with one hundred quirky and surprising facts. Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science,...

A companion to Spooky Lakes, a New York Times and Indiebound bestseller! Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated nonfiction book from New York Times bestselling author, TikTok star, and educator Geo Rutherford! "Amazingly quirky and educational." —Booklist starred review for Spooky Lakes Rivers are Earth’s restless...

A beautiful gift book for children that explores the oceans of the world. This stunning book all about oceans takes children on a grand tour of the marine world. From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular ocean habitats, and the...

A stunning work of natural history, science, and polar travelogue, Where the Earth Meets the Sky is a chronicle of one conservation biologist's time in Antarctica, the most isolated place on the planet. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and most inaccessible part of our planet-and now one of the places most affected by climate change. In this moving narrative, conservation...

Discover the extraordinary ways the world's oceans and sea life are coming back from the brink and making remarkable recoveries in this stunning new 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, with 20 uniquely shaped pieces that give a new twist to puzzling. Beautifully illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors and accompanied by a fold-out poster with text written by Dr Helen Scales, discover...

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs, and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Look Inside Seas and Oceans includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information, too.

A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme! A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme! Nancy and Timmy hop out of their beds one summer morning and help pack their swimsuits and lunch. And then it's off to the seashore! In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (then titled A Day at the Beach) describes what...

Name all the things you can see down by the sea in English and te reo Maori with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley. What can you see on a day at the beach? A sandcastle (pa kirikiri), some waves (ngaru), or a lifeguard (kaikauhauora)? A Day at the Beach is a fun and engaging seaside excursion...

Earth is home to a huge story that is rarely told - that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself—what it does, why it works, and the many ways it has influenced animals, weather, and human history & culture. This is the spectacular story of Earth's dynamic ocean. Blue Machine is the...

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper than the deepest part of the ocean, but still only 1/530th of the...

A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea follows the delightful escapades of a Kiwi on a maritime adventure, hoping to catch some kai for tea. Will the kiwis enjoy their fun in the sun while relishing some delicious kai out on the deep blue sea? Or will creatures like the wheke, popoto, titi, mako, kekeno, and maki thwart their plans?...

The ABCs of Oceanography by Chris Ferrie and Katherina Petrou offers a dive into the fascinating world of oceanography, making complex scientific concepts accessible to both babies and adults alike. This enchanting board book takes readers on a colourful journey through the alphabet, introducing a new oceanographic term for each letter. From the early stages of algae and beachrock to...

Lead your research institute to explore ocean depths and publish your findings! 1-4 Players | 60-120 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Action Points, Chaining, Map Addition, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks Plunge into the modern era, where our planet's vast interconnected ocean scape is one of the last frontiers to discover and explore. Experience a deep...

Rediscover your favourite Lighthouse Keeper picture book in this special 45th Anniversary Edition! Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, especially the scrumptious lunch Mrs Grinling sends him every day. But - oh no! - he's not the only one who likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing Mrs Grinling's...

Learn everything you need to know about Planet Earth in this incredible interactive encyclopedia.Explore more than 200 flaps - and even more natural history facts - in this book that is jam-packed with information!Each of the interactive spreads includes several huge flaps, which reveal even more flaps underneath, perfect for little fingers to lift and learn. Every spread explores the...

The second title in this unique series by global bestseller and science educator Lucy Hawking about a former princess desperate to find out about the world around her - and what she can do to help it. Illustrated throughout by Zoe Persico and with fascinating non-fiction sections from world-renowned scientists, this is perfect for readers 7 and over. Everyone talks...

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the beach in this new tabbed board book! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a fun-filled day at the beach! There is water to splash in, sand for building, and seashells to collect! With 8 chunky tabs, this board book is perfect for getting little ones excited for a visit to the seaside! Share...

The Oceans Atlas is an illustrated guide to the geography, geology, and life in the world's oceans. Take a dive into these vast waters to discover their physical features, wildlife, and the threats they face for the future. How do waves form? Where is the deepest part of the ocean? What is a black smoker? What would the ocean floor...

An underwater adventure to discover our oceans' most fascinating places, plants, and animals. A thrilling guide to the weirdest wildlife, most incredible places, and most surprising science in our oceans. This fascinating book will take you beyond the seaweed, sharks, and shells that you have seen many times before, and show you the secret world that lies in and around...

An interactive nature book for little children, showing the water cycle through the journey of a raindrop. One Little Raindrop falls from the sky... Follow its incredible journey until it finally reaches the sea, where it evaporates to become part of a cloud and begin the cycle all over again. Cleverly designed holes on every page encourage interaction as readers...

What compels a person to set out to sea? A solo sailor explores the exhilarating and frightening world of the wide ocean. Sailing on a boat by yourself out at sea and out of sight of land can be exhilarating or terrifying, compelling or tedious – sometimes it can be all of these things just in one morning. It is...

The Sea Around Us is a seminal work that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the vast and mysterious oceans that cover our planet. With the deft touch of a seasoned storyteller, Rachel Carson reveals the origins of the seas, their dynamic processes, and their profound impact on life throughout Earth's history. Her narrative gracefully interweaves scientific facts with...

Oceanic Birds of the World is a state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds. Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from...

Tia must show visitors to Gull Haven Island how to respect the environment and protect the animals who live there in this charming tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis. At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she’s delighted to make a new friend. But...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025 No matter where we live, What the Wild Sea Can Be, Helen Scales observes in her bracing yet hopeful exploration of the future of the ocean. Beginning with its fascinating deep history, Scales links past to present to show how prehistoric ocean ecology holds lessons for the ocean of today. In elegant,...

A FACT-PACKED ADVENTURE INTO THE NATURAL WORLD Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures! From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers. Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers,...

Deep Water was shortlisted for the QLD Premier's Literary Award. Through a blend of history, science, nature writing, and environmentalism, Deep Water invites you to explore the deepest recesses of our natural world. 'Teeming with mysteries, wonders and heartbreaking facts, this beautiful, lucid hymn to the sea is a reminder of what we still have, what we stand to lose,...

Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes, and gives a home to millions of creatures! Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book...

From the acclaimed author of Run comes this exhilarating survivalist novel about 13-year-old Max, who is home alone when a tsunami warning hits his coastal town. Max loves surfing, the beach, and the chilled-out island he calls home – though he doesn't love all the tourists that swarm his peaceful beach town every summer. When a warning comes that an...

Once the bedtime story has been read and little ones are tucked up tightly, pop Sleepy Penguin on their Toniebox for the final step in the bedtime routine. Featuring two hours of calming ocean-inspired white noise, from gentle waves lapping the shore and water bubbling over the whale’s back as he swims, to whispering winds blowing across the sea, you’ll...

Explore the ocean in this fin-tastic activity book! Dive into an underwater world as you complete jaw-some activities, create cool card press-outs, and have fun with googly-eye sea creature stickers.

Follow a tiny raindrop as it brings the world to life in this beautiful water cycle story with gentle, rhyming text to read aloud. The raindrop flows through rivers, lakes and streams - all the way to the ocean. It then rises back into the atmosphere as steam, cooling into clouds and falling all over again. A magical cycle that...

The ocean is a big, mysterious place. With the magic three-colour lens included in Illuminoceans, shed some light on the darkest depths of our watery world, and encounter the creatures, seascapes, and surprising underwater features of all of Earth's oceans. From the mighty Pacific to the polar seas, Illuminoceans takes readers on a journey of discovery through the most mysterious...

“Here’s a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.”Michael Morpurgo A hopeful story about the power of nature, from the winner of the Batsford Prize for Illustration, People's Choice Award – the prestigious annual award for student illustrators. Since the dawn of time, the Great Bear has...

Visit a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, build sandcastles, beachcomb, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Visit Magic Beach, where adventure begins... Magic Beach - a long-standing favourite with Australian children.

The definitive biography of the world's most important body of water – the Atlantic. One hundred and ninety million years ago, the shifting of two of the world's tectonic plates led to the creation of an immense chasm. This giant gash in the flanks of the planet slowly opened up and eventually evolved into the most important and most travelled...

Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in Spooky Lakes, an illustrated nonfiction book from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford. Some of Earth’s strangest—and creepiest—wonders lie deep below the surface. There’s Lake Natron, a Tanzanian lake so briny that its waters can mummify any creature that touches its surface; Lake Maracaibo, a Venezuelan tidal...

Watch the seaside scenes burst into beautiful colour as you brush water over the black and white illustrations! Scenes include sandcastles, crabs, seals, and lots more, and there's a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for holidays and journeys. Discover the magic in...

Find It! Explore It! Ocean offers a unique search-and-find adventure that lets kids explore and learn about the objects and creatures they find in their habitats, with fun facts and awesome photographs. This fact-filled activity book takes children under the sea in search of more than 250 hidden pictures of narwhals, sharks, sea turtles, sunken treasures, and more. Kids will...

Curious Questions and Answers about Our Oceans introduces curious young readers to the exciting and hidden depths of the world’s ocean. If you’ve ever wanted to know why whales spout water or how smart an octopus really is, this non-fiction book has all the amazing answers. The amusing illustrations and easy-to-read text are also sure to engage young readers.

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long-haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters, or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with Lucy Letherland's...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of the oceans at the Oceans and Maritime History Museum. A magical lift takes them to explore life in the oceans millions of years ago, including the mighty megalodon, to see a Viking longship and the world's...

A child gets answers to their many questions about the ocean in this rhyming, fact-filled nonfiction board book perfect for curious minds. Tell me why the ocean moves in waves that splish and splash. Wind on water makes those waves that hit the shore and crash! A child asks their grownup many questions about the ocean. From what creates waves,...

Out in the Bay, a calm morning reveals a coastal world of seabirds, seals, jellyfish and shoals of fish. As the day dramatically unfolds into a wild coastal storm, life above and below the water continues in fascinating ways.

One night, Honey's great-grandmother tells her a story. . .On the night of a raging storm, a baby girl survived a shipwreck and was rescued by a pod of whales. She grew bigger, learning to spout water and plunge deep into the sea, just like her whale family. But one day she strayed too far, and her life changed forever.An...

Soon to be an Apple TV+ series! The ocean is packed with plants, animals, water... and science! Ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they explain all about the amazing wonders of the sea, and have a blast doing it. Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why do the tides change with the moon?...

A fully updated edition of this beautifully illustrated, encyclopaedic guide to Earth's oceans. An enhanced edition of DK's exhaustive guide to the underwater world. This authoritative, sumptuously illustrated encyclopaedia is now in its third edition. Illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative artworks, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life....

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and...

Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky is a fascinating deep dive into the history of a fish that has had an outsized impact on world events. This seemingly simple fish has been at the heart of wars, driven economic booms, and shaped the very diets of nations. Kurlansky’s narrative spans over a thousand...

This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you'll be able to taste the salt water on your lips. I don't know how it will end but...

Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the story of an old man, a young boy, and a giant fish. It was The Old Man and the Sea that won for Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature. Here, in a perfectly crafted story, is a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and...

‘Utterly terrifying’ Clive Barker Humanity is doomed: A strange plague is decimating humanity on a global scale. At first, you forget little things, like where you left your keys. Then bigger things, like how to drive. Finally, your body forgets how to live. There is no cure. One last hope: Something that just might save humanity has been discovered... deep...

On 17th November, 2012, Salvador Alvarenga left the coast of Mexico for a two-day fishing trip. A vicious storm killed his engine and the current dragged his boat out to sea. The storm picked up and carried him West, deeper into the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Alvarenga would not touch solid ground again for 14 months. When he was...