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Atlas of Ocean Adventures

A Collection of Natural Wonders, Marine Marvels and Undersea Antics from Across the Globe
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Atlas of Ocean Adventures by Emily Hawkins is a captivating journey through the wonders of the ocean for young readers. This book takes children on an exciting tour beneath the waves, exploring vibrant marine life and different ocean habitats. Featuring stunning illustrations, it blends facts with storytelling to inspire a love for the sea and its conservation.
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You might enjoy this book if you are a young explorer with a keen interest in the wonders of the ocean. It offers beautifully illustrated adventures that dive into intriguing stories of sea creatures, marine habitats, and underwater mysteries. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the hidden depths of the ocean and the fascinating life it harbours.

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From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes the deepest adventure yet - a trip through the oceans of the world to discover creatures of the deep and see the unique environments in which they live.

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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 animal characters.

Atlas of Ocean Adventures offers a natural history lesson in an adventure book. Each spread features 10 captions and facts about every destination. This is the 5th title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series, which has now been translated into 31 languages.

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  • Atlas of Ocean Adventures
    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...
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    From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this awe-inspiring journey of discovery. Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower, trek the Great Wall of China, and raft through the Yosemite Valley. Showcasing the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings, and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds, this is the most wonderful Atlas...
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Atlas of Ocean Adventures by Emily Hawkins is praised for its stunning illustrations and engaging content, taking readers on underwater journeys across the globe. It explores diverse marine life, offering insights into how these creatures live and survive, while also highlighting environmental challenges and suggesting ways to protect the oceans. This visually rich book captivates young readers with its detailed maps and infographics, making it an excellent educational tool for exploring oceanic wonders.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711245303

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Illustration: color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Letherland
  • Illustrated by Lucy Letherland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 272.0mm

Height: 370.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in London, UK. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. Lucy's work is strongly led by humour and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality. Her books include Atlas of Adventures, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World, Atlas of Animal Adventures and Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures.
Emily Hawkins is a writer and editor of children's books for all ages. She wrote the New York Times bestseller Oceanology, as well as several other titles in the Ology series, which has sold over 16 million copies worldwide. She holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and now lives in Winchester with her young family.

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