Amazing Oceans

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6

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 our amazing oceans. 

There is much to discover about our marine environments that most people don’t know. Dive into the deepest sea trench ever discovered, marvel at immortal anemones, and learn how a devastating water tornado form. Author Annie Roth, a marine biologist and writer, covers a huge range of topics, including unique ocean habitats, amazing plants, animals and their adaptations, incredible sea phenomena, and fascinating ocean exploration. Have you ever wondered how big the oceans are? Or how animals communicate in the water? Or how plants can grow in the sea? This book answers those questions, and many, many more. 

Amazing Oceans is the perfect book for inquisitive kids ages 7 and up, and especially those with a passion for wildlife, science, or geography. With astounding information, and stunning photographs and illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to the most incredible environments on Earth.

About the Author

Annie Roth is a marine biologist, science journalist, and filmmaker based in Santa Cruz, California, who is wild about wildlife. She covers biology, ecology, and wildlife conservation issues for National Geographic, the New York Times, Hakai Magazine, and many other publications. She has ventured to the depths of the ocean in pursuit of one-of-a-kind stories. Through writing, she wants to make the world a better place for humans and nonhumans alike.

Author Residence: USA

Author Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA