An Anthology of Aquatic Life : Discover Secret Lives Under the Sea!

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Author, Sam Hume 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.

Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms. The underwater world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom, and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a stunning ocean encyclopedia for readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information.

Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read.

Did you know that elephant seals can hold their breath underwater for more than an hour, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water? Discover the science of how plants have learnt to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems in feature spreads about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more.