Library Adventures: Oceans

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Updated November 28, 2024
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Above and below : sea and shore
Evans, Harriet
Paper Book
What wonders wait beneath the waves? Dive in and find out with this beautiful split-page book that celebrates ocean habitats from the sandy shallows to the darkest depths. Turn the page to discover the incredible creatures and plants that lie below the ocean blue....
Amazing oceans
Roth, Annie
Paper Book
Go on an underwater adventure in this detailed look at our oceans' most fascinating places, plants and animals. This fascinating book will take children beyond the seaweed, sharks, and shells that you have seen many times before, and show you the secret world that lies in and...
Around the ocean in 80 fish & other sea life
Scales, Helen
Paper Book
This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. Beautifully illustrated, the book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life - whether in our medicine, culture or folklore - in often surprising...
Captain Sparklebeard
Knapman, Timothy
Paper Book
ARRRRR you ready for an unmissable girl power adventure? Perfect for rebel girls with big dreams! Peg dreams of adventure and has big ambitions, but when she asks to join the pirates crew they won't let her join because she's too small and she doesn't even have a beard! But can Peg...
A Coral Reef Story: Animal Life in Tropical Seas
Burnard, Jane.
Paper Book
This is a coral reef. A living, limestone necklace beneath the sea ­- multi-coloured, ever-changing and full of animals. A Coral Reef Story brings together a spellbinding narrative, breathtaking illustrations and fascinating facts about the astonishing creatures that...
The case of the phantom cat
Webb, Holly.
Paper Book
From best-selling author Holly Webb comes a brand new series full of mystery and intrigue following the adventures of a very determined heroine and her dog! Holly Webb fans will be thrilled to pieces to discover the adventures of Maisie Hitchins, the pluckiest little detective in Victorian London....
Earth's incredible oceans
French, Jess
Paper Book
Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines...
The edge of the ocean
Lapinski, L. D.
Paper Book
Pack your suitcase for a magical adventure! At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to a different world. All you have to do is step inside... Flick is now a badge-wearing member of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency so when an urgent...
The fairytale hairdresser and the little mermaid
Longstaff, Abie
Paper Book
The little mermaid is all in a lather - the Sea Witch has stolen her beautiful singing voice! Will Kittie Lacey be able to fix this terrible tangle and help her friend find her voice? A refreshed edition of this magical story full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best...
Frozen planet II : a world of wonder beyond the ice
Brownlow, Mark
Paper Book
ACCOMPANIES THE LANDMARK SERIES NARRATED BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGHFind a world of wonder beyond the ice. 'Looking down at our planet from space it may come as a surprise how much of it is blanketed in snow and ice. These vast frozen...
The island at the end of everything
Hargrave, Kiran Millwood
Paper Book
  From the author of the bestselling THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes a moving, enthralling and heartbreaking tale of finding your way home ... WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION YOUNG QUILLS AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE...
Kensuke's kingdom
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
Kensuke's Kingdom is a true children's classic by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo, the creator of War Horse. I heard the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly, you haven't got your safety harness on, you haven't got your lifejacket...
The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures
Jackson.
Paper Book
Dive into the world's oceans, exploring sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas, and the murky depths to meet 36 magnificent ocean creatures. Take a journey through oceans and seas to find 36 magnificent marine animals, from the immense blue whale to speedy flying fish. See fierce...
My encyclopedia of very important oceans
DK
Paper Book
A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you on a journey into the deep blue to discover the wonders of the world's oceans! The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans is...
Nation
Pratchett, Terry
Paper Book
Alone on a desert island -- everything and everyone he knows and loves has been washed away in a storm -- Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He's completely alone -- or so he thinks until he finds the ghost girl. She has no toes, wears strange lacy trousers like the grandfather bird,...
The ocean book : explore the hidden depths of our blue planet
Harvey, Derek
Paper Book
Dive into the unexplored depths of the deep blue sea and discover its secrets with this trusty and beautifully-illustrated guide by Lonely Planet Kids. Meet the amazing animals, birds and plants that live in our oceans, the habitats in which they live, then learn about the harmful...
The Oceans Explored: Ocean Habitats
Martin, Claudia.
Paper Book
Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth's largest biome. In Ocean Habitats, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore some incredibly varied and beautiful underwater...
Rescuing Titanic
Delargy, Flora
Paper Book
Shark lady : the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist
Keating, Jess.
Paper Book
One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls! This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must for both teachers and parents alike! ...
Song for a whale
Kelly, Lynne
Paper Book
The award-winning and USA Today bestselling story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. "Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of...
Song of the dolphin boy
Laird, Elizabeth
Paper Book
A magical story of friendship, adventure and the importance of marine conservation, from award-winning author Elizabeth Laird.Finn has always been different, and in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb. Always told to keep away from the water, he's felt that...
The Southern Ocean
Ganeri, Anita.
Paper Book
Explore the remote Southern Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+ Icy and mysterious, the Southern Ocean stretches across the bottom of the Earth, surrounding the continent of Antarctica. With its freezing waters, harsh...
The Ultimate Ocean Encyclopedia: The complete visual guide to ocean life
Richards, Jon.
Paper Book
This new and unique encyclopedia is an amazing new visual guide to the planet's seas and oceans. Using amazing photography and cutting edge CG images, readers can explore every aspect of our oceans, from the submarines that explore them to the vast array of life that lives in them. ...
Who makes an ocean?
Nicholls, Sally
Paper Book
Why the whales came
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against the backdrop of the First World War. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then...
The wide, wide sea
Wilson, Anna
Paper Book
A lyrical, beautiful and inspirational story about protecting nature from plastic pollution.
Wild Wanderers: Swim, Shark, Swim!
Conlon, Dom
Paper Book
Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammerheads and Great Whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home.

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