THERE’S AN OCEAN IN THIS BOOK, by Rachel Elliot and Genevieve Lacroix, Thames & Hudson, June 24, 2025, Hardcover, $19.95 (ages 6 and up)
Explore ocean habitats and learn more about sea creatures in There’s an Ocean in This Book, by Rachel Elliot and Genevieve Lacroix.
Young adventurers will take an intrepid journey around the world to five incredible oceans. Starting in the Arctic, readers will meet polar bears and narwhals in Svalbard’s icy waters before diving down to the world’s largest cold-water coral reef. The journey continues to some of the least explored ecosystems on Earth. Discover flying fish in the Sargasso Sea; the smoking underwater chimneys of Kairei Vent Field in the Indian Ocean; the colorful coral of the Great Barrier Reef; towering icebergs in Antarctica’s Ross Sea; and learn what’s at the bottom of the Challenger Deep.
Using clever die-cuts and gatefold pages, this colorful volume explains how underwater volcanoes turn into islands; the difference between a sea and an ocean; how the Moon affects the tides; and reveals some astonishing species, including deadly jellyfish and a spooky vampire squid that glows in the dark. —Synopsis provided by Thames & Hudson
There’s an Ocean in This Book is an eye-catching nonfiction picture book that utilizes novelty flaps, expedition logs and infographics to tell the story of the world’s oceans.
The book is divided into seventeen chapters that range from broad subjects (ocean zones) to specific areas (Mariana Trench). Each section features short paragraphs and call outs on specific elements. A glossary and index at the end help hone in on specific topics.
Author Rachel Elliot’s accessible text is paired with Genevieve Lacroix’s realistic full-color illustrations. This is a book that can be read cover to cover or piece by piece, making it a good choice for a classroom or home library.
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