Aquatic animals books (non-fiction)


Under the Sea (Usborne Picture Storybooks)

This picture book takes the reader on a journey all the way through the sea from one shore to another far across the world. From a bustling bright coral reef (by day and by night), out into the open sea to swim alongside giant whales, and diving down and down to discover what lives in the deepest darkest part of the ocean. This book introduces a child to the wonders of the sea and all kinds of sea life. The stunning images and lyrical text will leave a lasting impression and can be treasured again and again. Commotion in the Ocean





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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

Eugenie Clark devoted her life to learning about sharks. After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to. 

An inspiring story by critically acclaimed zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren't daring enough to see. Includes a timeline of Eugenie's life and many fin-tastic shark facts!


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Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring Sharks

Children who love sharks will enjoy this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of the world's oceans, with engaging information on every page:

• Fascinating details about favourite sharks, from whale sharks to mini sharks, plus information about prehistoric sharks, shark relationships with other animals, and careers helping sharks that kids can aspire to.

• Statistics about each shark, with information about size, location, swimming speed, lifespan, and more.

• A question on each page that asks the reader to think about sharks in relation to themselves, such as "If you were a shark, what kind of tail would you want?" and "What ways can you think of to help protect sharks?"

Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any child who loves science and ocean creatures will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.

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Oceans: Dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more!

Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favourite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt, and smile at cuddly scenes of animal families.

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Explore My World: Coral Reefs

In this charming picture book for preschoolers, curious kids will learn all about the amazing underwater world of coral reefs and the animals that live there.

From sea stars to seahorses to sharks, young readers will be amazed by the diversity of life in coral reefs and by the wonders of our natural world. These engaging Explore My World picture books, on subjects kids care about, combine simple storytelling with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

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Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Sea Turtle (I Can Read Level 1)

What if you wished you were a sea turtle and then you became one? Could you eat like a sea turtle? Sleep like a sea turtle? Spend most of your life underwater? And would you want to? Find out! 

Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about sea turtles in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity.




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National Geographic Readers: In the Ocean (L1/Coreader)

Whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and fish galore--you'll encounter all these incredible creatures and more in this early reader, designed for parents and children to read together.






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Sea Turtle (A Day in the Life: Sea Animals) 

The sea turtle is a large, heavy creature that is amazingly graceful in water, though cumbersome on land. Read about how it can move through the water, despite its big shell, what it hunts or forages for, and when and where it sleeps.







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Look and Learn: Ocean Creatures (Look&Learn)

Look at the beautiful creatures of the sea in this adorable board book featuring sea creatures kids will love.

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Ultimate Ocean-pedia

From Tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important!

Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come!



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Ocean: A Photicular Book (Photicular Books)

Ocean is like being on a dive. Open the book, and the reader is swept into the magic of an underwater world, face-to-face with floating Yellow-Banded Sweetlips; a glow-in-the-dark Deep-Sea Anglerfish; a Sea Horse swaying in balletic motion; a Sand Tiger Shark gliding along the ocean floor, its gaze haunting, its hook-toothed mouth gulping open and closed. The text by Carol Kaufmann enchants with its descriptions of coral reefs; a journey on Alvin, the 17-ton submersible; and a meditation on our oceans. Then, for each creature, she writes a lively and informative essay, along with vital statistics on size, habitat, range, diet, and more. The Photicular process uses innovative lenticular technology, sliding lenses, and original four-colour video imagery. 
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