The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss: (Ocean Animal Books for Kids, Natural History Books for Kids) - Hardcover
by Josh Hestermann (Author), Bethanie Hestermann (Author), Val Walerczuk (Illustrator)
Take a deep dive into the world of wild, weird, and wonderful sea creatures!
Get up close to some of extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface. A gulper eel with an inflatable mouth, a barreleye fish with a transparent head, a goblin shark with an extendable jaw, a vampire squid that can turn itself inside out, and a sea worm that drops "bombs", are just a few of the incredible creatures you'll encounter. Filled with facts and bright, bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss takes young readers on a deep dive of adventure and exploration! EXPLORE THE ABYSS: The abyss, or deepest parts of the oceans, is home to some of the weirdest, wildest, and most unique creatures on the planet. 36 INCREDIBLE CREATURES: Kids can learn about dozens of deep-sea dwellers, from the gulper eel with an inflatable mouth to the barreleye fish with a transparent head. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed, and scientifically accurate images bring some of the most incredible deep-sea creatures to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral animal lovers of all ages. CREATURES OF THE ABYSS WORLD MAP: A full-page map shows where each creature lurks in the deep. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.Josh Hestermann is a zoologist at the Orange County Zoo, California, USA. He previously worked at the California Science Center, the Aquarium of the Pacific, with marine mammals at Brookfield Zoo, and as a keeper, presenter, and educator at Phoenix Zoo. He has led research trips to study California sea lions in Mexico and participated in the Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program. Josh has contributed to conservation efforts for everything from sea otters to bluebottle butterflies.
Bethanie Hestermann writes animal-science books for children. She is passionate about educating others about animals and wildlife conservation through books, magazine articles, social media content, and blogs. She has also taught as a volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, USA. Val Walerczuk is a professional artist with international experience. His passion is the creation of all kinds of illustrations, photographs, and artworks with accuracy and attention to detail, and he believes that anything is possible when it comes to creating art.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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