Each book in this bright, exciting series for young children introduces an aspect of the natural or technological world, providing a wealth of fascinating information. The series explores a wide variety of subjects such as what makes a shadow, why flamingos are pink, what makes your tummy rumble and how fish breathe underwater. Where it is appropriate, there are safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations. The simple text and detailed illustrations combine to answer the question of each title in clear, step-by-step stages. Young children who are just beginning to read will enjoy sharing these books with an adult, while more confident readers will have fun discovering for themselves.

EARLY LEARNING: FIRST WORD BOOKS. 199 sea creatures can be found in this extraordinary picture word book fitted into a neat and practical size. Ages 0+

Looks at the flora and fauna that inhabit the sea.

Find out what goes on under the sea, in this beautifully illustrated picture book.

Explores the oceans of the world and describes the types of plants and animals that can be found in them.

Questions and answers explore the scientific aspects of the world around us.

"This illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist, Marie Tharp, a pioneering woman scientist and the first person to ever successfully map the ocean floor"--

Provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze.

Five different textures for little hands to touch and feel make the sea creatures come to life.

When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he?s way bigger than most of them! Of course, there are bigger things lurking around . . . but maybe this giant squid with a giant touch of hubris doesn?t really care? First-time author-illustrator Kevin Sherry is sure to garner fans of all sizes for his perfect-for-preschool read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful collage art, and a lovable squid whose spirit just cannot be crushed.