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A dive into the ocean's wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis' painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over. - Kirkus Reviews Stylishly illustrated...The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it's so good to see that children's books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them - and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that. - Parents in Touch A PERFECT summer read for beach trips whether they been in real life or just reading about the beach while in the comforts of home... jam-packed with 100s of stylish illustrations, infographics and surprising facts about the world's marine life. A book that truly offers up hours of entertainment. - Living in Random blog Ocean lovers everywhere will be delighted by this truly awesome book! Bubbling over with fascinating and easily understood information about every aspect of the ocean, Ocean: Secrets of the Deep will engage readers' minds and imagination. With a pleasing layout, this book is beautifully presented, with colorful, lively illustrations. A stunning and fun celebration of the wondrous ocean! - Word Spelunking blog The illustrations completely blew me away alongside maps, facts, guiding questions to invite you to explore more. - Wandering Bookseller Instagram This book covers a great breath of information and this keeps it fresh and interesting for readers. The topic vary widely enough to engage readers with different perspectives. The art is simple and aesthetic, but not cutesy. - Kiss the Book Junior blog One of the things that makes this book so wonderful to explore are the graphics. Every aspect of marine life is authentically illustrated and identified. The art is as lovely as it is informative, and will no doubt elicit a lot of exploration and conversation. - Randomly Reading blog Gorgeous...This book gives a great overview of the ocean and then has chapters that show some of the more curious aspects of the deep...pieced together to excite a young mind to discover more. - Books my Kids Read A great title for readers who are curious about the ocean and who like to browse and explore; each page is full of basic information and numerous helpful and interesting facts. - School Library Connection I was immediately drawn to the stunning illustrations on each and every page in Oceans: Secrets of the Deep. Whereas many nonfiction books on the ocean & marine life that I've come across include real life photographs, this book is exclusively illustrated. There is so much to look at on every page! I also think the maps, charts, and size comparisons were excellent additions. I think these illustrations will really appeal to a wide audience, making this book appeal to a younger audience in addition to the target audience of 7 - 11 year-olds. -Cover2CoverMom I am in love with the bright, bold illustrations and infographics! The information is presented in bite-size chunks that kids can easily enjoy and digest, and the minimalist artwork is bold and gorgeous. - Mom Read It I adore this comprehensive look at the oceans. Full of facts about everything: animals, ecosystems, maps and environmental concerns, this is a book to treasure and explore. I love the illustrations and easy to read layout. Definitely get this one! - What Do We Do All Day? Handsome illustrations float through the pages of this fascinating...exploration of a little known world that surrounds land and what can be done to improve the oceans' health. -Reading Rockets Beautifully painted illustrations of marine life fill the pages to create a broad and brimming overview of the ocean...both entertaining and informative. BayViews Journal, Association of Children's Booksellers, California

A dive into the ocean's wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis' painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over. - Publishers Weekly

A dive into the ocean's wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis' painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over. - Kirkus Reviews Stylishly illustrated...The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it's so good to see that children's books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them - and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that. - Parents in Touch A PERFECT summer read for beach trips whether they been in real life or just reading about the beach while in the comforts of home... jam-packed with 100s of stylish illustrations, infographics and surprising facts about the world's marine life. A book that truly offers up hours of entertainment. - Living in Random blog Ocean lovers everywhere will be delighted by this truly awesome book! Bubbling over with fascinating and easily understood information about every aspect of the ocean, Ocean: Secrets of the Deep will engage readers' minds and imagination. With a pleasing layout, this book is beautifully presented, with colorful, lively illustrations. A stunning and fun celebration of the wondrous ocean! - Word Spelunking blog The illustrations completely blew me away alongside maps, facts, guiding questions to invite you to explore more. - Wandering Bookseller Instagram This book covers a great breath of information and this keeps it fresh and interesting for readers. The topic vary widely enough to engage readers with different perspectives. The art is simple and aesthetic, but not cutesy. - Kiss the Book Junior blog One of the things that makes this book so wonderful to explore are the graphics. Every aspect of marine life is authentically illustrated and identified. The art is as lovely as it is informative, and will no doubt elicit a lot of exploration and conversation. - Randomly Reading blog Gorgeous...This book gives a great overview of the ocean and then has chapters that show some of the more curious aspects of the deep...pieced together to excite a young mind to discover more. - Books my Kids Read A great title for readers who are curious about the ocean and who like to browse and explore; each page is full of basic information and numerous helpful and interesting facts. - School Library Connection I was immediately drawn to the stunning illustrations on each and every page in Oceans: Secrets of the Deep. Whereas many nonfiction books on the ocean & marine life that I've come across include real life photographs, this book is exclusively illustrated. There is so much to look at on every page! I also think the maps, charts, and size comparisons were excellent additions. I think these illustrations will really appeal to a wide audience, making this book appeal to a younger audience in addition to the target audience of 7 - 11 year-olds. -Cover2CoverMom I am in love with the bright, bold illustrations and infographics! The information is presented in bite-size chunks that kids can easily enjoy and digest, and the minimalist artwork is bold and gorgeous. - Mom Read It I adore this comprehensive look at the oceans. Full of facts about everything: animals, ecosystems, maps and environmental concerns, this is a book to treasure and explore. I love the illustrations and easy to read layout. Definitely get this one! - What Do We Do All Day? Handsome illustrations float through the pages of this fascinating...exploration of a little known world that surrounds land and what can be done to improve the oceans' health. -Reading Rockets This would be a great title for readers who are curious about the ocean and who like to browse and explore; each page is full of basic information and numerous helpful and interesting facts. Recommended. - School Library Connection

A dive into the ocean's wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis' painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over. - Kirkus Reviews Stylishly illustrated...The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it's so good to see that children's books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them - and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that. - Parents in Touch A PERFECT summer read for beach trips whether they been in real life or just reading about the beach while in the comforts of home... jam-packed with 100s of stylish illustrations, infographics and surprising facts about the world's marine life. A book that truly offers up hours of entertainment. - Living in Random blog Ocean lovers everywhere will be delighted by this truly awesome book! Bubbling over with fascinating and easily understood information about every aspect of the ocean, Ocean: Secrets of the Deep will engage readers' minds and imagination. With a pleasing layout, this book is beautifully presented, with colorful, lively illustrations. A stunning and fun celebration of the wondrous ocean! - Word Spelunking blog The illustrations completely blew me away alongside maps, facts, guiding questions to invite you to explore more. - Wandering Bookseller Instagram This book covers a great breath of information and this keeps it fresh and interesting for readers. The topic vary widely enough to engage readers with different perspectives. The art is simple and aesthetic, but not cutesy. - Kiss the Book Juniorblog One of the things that makes this book so wonderful to explore are the graphics. Every aspect of marine life is authentically illustrated and identified. The art is as lovely as it is informative, and will no doubt elicit a lot of exploration and conversation. - Randomly Reading blog Gorgeous...This book gives a great overview of the ocean and then has chapters that show some of the more curious aspects of the deep...pieced together to excite a young mind to discover more. - Books my Kids Read

A dive into the ocean's wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis' painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over. - Kirkus Reviews Stylishly illustrated...The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it's so good to see that children's books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them - and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that. - Parents in Touch A PERFECT summer read for beach trips whether they been in real life or just reading about the beach while in the comforts of home... jam-packed with 100s of stylish illustrations, infographics and surprising facts about the world's marine life. A book that truly offers up hours of entertainment. - Living in Random blog Ocean lovers everywhere will be delighted by this truly awesome book! Bubbling over with fascinating and easily understood information about every aspect of the ocean, Ocean: Secrets of the Deep will engage readers' minds and imagination. With a pleasing layout, this book is beautifully presented, with colorful, lively illustrations. A stunning and fun celebration of the wondrous ocean! - Word Spelunking blog The illustrations completely blew me away alongside maps, facts, guiding questions to invite you to explore more. - Wandering Bookseller Instagram This book covers a great breath of information and this keeps it fresh and interesting for readers. The topic vary widely enough to engage readers with different perspectives. The art is simple and aesthetic, but not cutesy. - Kiss the Book Junior blog One of the things that makes this book so wonderful to explore are the graphics. Every aspect of marine life is authentically illustrated and identified. The art is as lovely as it is informative, and will no doubt elicit a lot of exploration and conversation. - Randomly Reading blog Gorgeous...This book gives a great overview of the ocean and then has chapters that show some of the more curious aspects of the deep...pieced together to excite a young mind to discover more. - Books my Kids Read A great title for readers who are curious about the ocean and who like to browse and explore; each page is full of basic information and numerous helpful and interesting facts. - School Library Connection I was immediately drawn to the stunning illustrations on each and every page in Oceans: Secrets of the Deep. Whereas many nonfiction books on the ocean & marine life that I've come across include real life photographs, this book is exclusively illustrated. There is so much to look at on every page! I also think the maps, charts, and size comparisons were excellent additions. I think these illustrations will really appeal to a wide audience, making this book appeal to a younger audience in addition to the target audience of 7 - 11 year-olds. -Cover2CoverMom I am in love with the bright, bold illustrations and infographics! The information is presented in bite-size chunks that kids can easily enjoy and digest, and the minimalist artwork is bold and gorgeous. - Mom Read It I adore this comprehensive look at the oceans. Full of facts about everything: animals, ecosystems, maps and environmental concerns, this is a book to treasure and explore. I love the illustrations and easy to read layout. Definitely get this one! - What Do We Do All Day? Handsome illustrations float through the pages of this fascinating...exploration of a little known world that surrounds land and what can be done to improve the oceans' health. -Reading Rockets

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Originally from Switzerland, Sabrina Weiss is a London-based science communicator who works for an environmental society and as a freelance writer. She previously worked in the non-profit, aviation, and technology sectors, tasked with presenting complex information in an engaging and understandable way. Since completing her masters in communication design in 2012, Giulia De Amicis has been working as a visual designer and illustrator. Her work mainly focuses on presenting information through graphics for newspapers, magazines, and the environmental sector, with a particular interest in marine ecology, geography, and human rights.

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