An Anthology of Aquatic Life

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An Anthology of Aquatic Life



by Sam Hume
Published by DK
ISBN 9780241546321


An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a beautiful book from cover-to-cover. It features incredible artwork and photography which will capture the imagination of children as they discover more about the natural world. It may also capture your imagination!


The author, Sam Hume is a wildlife filmmaker, whose work has featured on the BBC (Springwatch, Big Blue Live), Apple TV+ (Tiny World) and ITV (A Year on Planet Earth). He studied Zoology at St. Andrews University, where he was the senior aquarist of the local aquarium – training harbour seals and managing captive breeding of thornback rays. 

In each chapter young readers will find fascinating information and magnificent drawings clearly explaining what lies in our wonderous watery world. This is the type of book you will want to keep in your children's or in your school library, beyond the ages of 9+.


The explanations of each sea creature are easy to read with clear information, written in an a way that's sure to arouse curiosity and spark the imagination. Children will find out where these inhabitants in the oceans and seas live and their habits.


Did you know that a comb jelly isn't actually a jelly fish and that a trick of light caused by their wiggling hairs can make comb jellies sparkle like rainbows? I loved the simple explanations such as the one for sea sponges, they're nothing like the sponges used in homes. Find out more about them and what they feed on.


Your young reader will be intrigued to find out about the different zones within the oceans and who lives there and at what depth, how they survive, what they feed on and how they catch their prey. Also see how they protect themselves from their predators.


You will discover the science of how plants have learned to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more.


There's also a beautifully presented visual index with reference information including the size and location of each species.


This intriguing and beautifully presented book with gilt paper edges and a ribbon bookmark will make an ideal gift that is sure to keep readers who love nature glued to the pages.

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