Ocean Animals

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The Weirdest, Smartest and Sneakiest Sea Creatures

By: Blake Chapman Illustrated by: Astred Hicks

eBook - June 2020 - eRetailers

Deep dive into the world of ocean animals and discover how they survive and thrive.

Dive in to the incredible world of ocean animals! + Full description

Ocean animals are truly awesome. They come in every size, colour and shape imaginable. They are also some of the weirdest, sneakiest and smartest animals on the planet!

This book showcases the features and skills that make these creatures extra-incredible. You will discover animals that are masters of defence and others that use high speeds to eat or avoid being eaten. There are sea creatures that use their size as an advantage, both big and small, and others that are just really, really smart!

Whether you’re a fan of fish, a connoisseur of crustaceans, mad about molluscs or just love jellyfish, Ocean Animals has got you covered. You may even discover some fantastical creatures you never knew existed.

Full of fun facts, 'sea-lebrity' species profiles and amazing pictures, you will also learn about issues threatening marine life and tips on how to help protect our amazing ocean environments.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 9-12.

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News

Read more on the CSIRO Publishing Blog
Find out about some of the unusual and amazing animals that inspired author Blake Chapman: Dive into the Incredible World of Ocean Animals

Reviews

"Blake Chapman has loaded this book with some catchy headings and then in depth, yet child- friendly facts, to educate those who want to know more about the animals we don’t always think about."
Vanessa Ryan-Rendall, Educate.Empower, 5 June 2020

"Chapman has struck the all-important balance between being fun and engaging, while also being scientific and educational."
Madeleine Crofts, CBCA Reading Time Online, 20 August 2020

"When I first opened this book, it looked like a proper scientific resource with plenty of photographs and a handy glossary at the back – and it is. But it reads like a Talent Show! It’s as though the best ocean acts are waiting in the wings, ready to star in this amazing book’s performance. I was half-way through before I came up for air!"
Celia Berrell, Science Rhymes, 29 August 2020

Details

Features

Reveals the unique features that enable marine animals to thrive in their habitats
Inspires young readers to tackle the challenges of ocean pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change
Presents key themes and concepts from the Australian curriculum, providing a fun resource for teaching
Highly visual and engaging content, making learning easy and fun

Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Marvellous marine animals
Chapter 2: Masters of defence
Chapter 3: Oversized underwater
Chapter 4: Fantastical creatures
Chapter 5: The need for speed
Chapter 6: Hide-and-seek
Chapter 7: Go with the flow
Chapter 8: Deadly animals
Chapter 9: BFFs
Chapter 10: Sea 'smarts'
Chapter 11: Dive in and create waves of change!
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Authors

Blake Chapman has a PhD in marine science, with a focus on shark development and neuroscience. She has worked hands-on with a wide range of aquatic animals and has a passion for promoting conservation through education. Most of all, she loves all things wonderful, wacky and wild! Blake's first book, Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear, was published in 2017 by CSIRO Publishing. She is also the Sharks Editor-at-Large for Australian Geographic.

Astred Hicks is an award-winning book designer, illustrator and author. She has been designing books for over 10 years through her Sydney-based business Design Cherry.