Imagine the oceans as an underwater world with a crew of quirky characters lurking in the depths. This book is your essential guide to the mysterious guys who are waiting to make a splash.

Learns some basic facts about the world's oceans and the creatures that live in them.

Examines what lives in the ocean and gives answers to many different questions children may have.

Examines deep sea exploration and describes Dr. Sylvia Earle's attempt to make the deepest solo dive in human history.

Examines the diverse lifeforms that thrive in the extreme climates of the oceans surrounding the North and South Poles, the differences between Arctic and Antarctic waters, and the global consequences of environmental changes.

Oceans cover three-quarters of the planet. This fascinating book shows how the world's five oceans, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic, are interconnected and why they are vitally important to the rest of Earth.

"Explores the ocean layer-by-layer, including the sunlight zone, midnight zone, and the ocean's trenches."--

Features maps and information about the geography, plants, animals, and ecosystems of both poles and all five oceans.

In a voyage of discovery that takes us to the bottom of the sea, Hubert Reeves explains how the oceans formed, what makes them salty, and what causes currents and tides. He reveals the wonders of life below the waves and shows us how the oceans can determine the very future of our precious planet. This is why they need our protection.

Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans and the modern science behind them.