How Deep is the Ocean?

Name: How Deep is the Ocean?
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241526569
Price: 37.0 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

With 200 Amazing Questions About The Ocean

By Steve Setford

Series: Why? Series

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Summary

How Deep is the Ocean? by Steve Setford takes young readers on a captivating journey beneath the waves, exploring the wonders of the ocean's depths. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging text, the book introduces children to the fascinating creatures and ecosystems found underwater, encouraging curiosity and a sense of adventure. It's an enchanting educational experience that inspires a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

Covering all aspects of the world's seas and oceans in an engaging question and answer format, this is an exhilarating encyclopedia for children.

Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about oceans and seas in this absorbing encyclopedia of the natural world for kids.

What is an ocean? How do waves form? What lives at the bottom of the sea? This children's book helps inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about seas and oceans, and some they hadn't thought of!

Featuring amazing sea creatures, geological wonders, and marine exploration, How Deep is the Ocean? lets children dip their toes into oceanography and explore its incredible depths. Each page asks and answers a different question, and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge.

Bursting with mind-boggling details and fascinating facts, this visually stunning book will be treasured by every young ocean enthusiast.

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Covering all aspects of the world's seas and oceans in an engaging question and answer format, this is an exhilarating encyclopedia for children. Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about oceans and seas in this absorbing encyclopedia of the natural world for kids. What is an ocean? How do waves form? What lives at the bottom of...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241526569

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 833g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Why? Series Steve Setford

About the Author

Steve Setford is a science graduate with more than 30 years' experience as an editor and author of highly-illustrated non-fiction books. He specialises in writing science and natural history titles for children. His books include- Predator - Animals with the Skill to Kill and Science Facts (both for DK); Animal Encyclopedia, Bugs, and Reptiles (Marshall Editions), and Shark Spotters (Scholastic).

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