"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high- interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser- known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...

"An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches."--Back cover.

Spanning the vast range of Earth's marine environments--from Greenland to the Polynesian Islands--this title reveals hidden landscapes of unsurpassed beauty and awe, which occupy more than three quarters of the globe and are the source of all life.

This book provides information about various aspects of the world's oceans, including waves, tides, the food chain, marine creatures, coastlines, and more.

This cumulative rhyme portrays the ocean's intricate food web, with each verse introducing another hungry creature, from the tiny plankton up to a grateful family of humans.

Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas.

The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean." A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss is...

Looks at how oceans formed, how currents and tides work, and the different types of ocean environments. Also discusses the impact of humans on oceans and what we can do to reduce the effects of climate change and to prevent overfishing and pollution.

"Once, the ocean was full of friends. Then a little jellyfish notices that things are changing--friends are disappearing! He sets out to discover the truth and learns that everyone has a part to play in protecting the careful balance of the ocean. "Bloom" refers to a substantial increase in jellyfish population that can be caused by climate change and pollution. In this beautifully illustrated, timely, and topical tale, the jellyfish band together...

Looks at oceans, covering where they are located, plant and ocean life, and more.