Into the Deep: An Exploration of Our Oceans

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Immerse yourself in a strange and beautiful world as you journey from the beach to the depths of the ocean floor. Beneath the surface of the ocean lies a mysterious and astounding world that few people ever get to see. This book merges breathtaking art with the latest scientific research to take readers on a fantastic voyage on the submarine Marine Snow, where they meet blue whales, vampire squid, viper fish, and a giant sea spider. They'll learn about bioluminescence, Radiolaria, and coral reefs, discovering incredible facts about the marine world. Annika Siems's illustrations vibrate with colour and detail, even as they convey the mystery of a place with scant natural light. From the smallest plankton magnified by thousands, to the most enormous whale, captured on a single page, the sea's denizens are recreated with spectacular precision and artistry. Marine biologist Wolfgang Dreyer's text brings the ocean to life - whether he's describing a transparent jellyfish or the way colours disappear from view as you descend to the ocean floor. A feast for the eye and the mind, this stunning book helps us comprehend a massive, mostly unfamiliar part of our world - one that flourishes with life and beauty. AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: Wolfgang Dreyer served as Director of the Zoological Museum at Kiel University in Germany for two decades. He has written nearly thirty books on marine biology. He lives in Kiel, Germany. Annika Siems is an award-winning illustrator whose work is featured in numerous books for children and in exhibitions throughout the world. She lives in Hamburg, Germany. SELLING POINTS: . Explore the life in the ocean from its sun drenched surface to the dark depths below, where despite the complete darkness, an abundance of wildlife has developed unique strategies for survival. . Annika Siems, a painter of striking visual images, and Wolfgang Dreyer, a marine biologist, have created a book that shows and explains what life in the sea is all about. . The book shows blue whales, luminescent squid, jellyfish, vampire fish, barrel eye fish and many other mysterious inhabitants of the oceans. . Presents scientifically founded facts under the guise of a deep sea adventure. 96 colour illustrations

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"As proven here, the deep sea can be scary and otherworldly but magical...This engaging work showcases beauty and wonder." School Library Journal

Author Bio

WOLFGANG DREYER served as Director of the Zoological Museum at Kiel University in Germany for two decades. He has written nearly thirty books on marine biology. He lives in Kiel, Germany.

ANNIKA SIEMS is an award-winning illustrator whose work is featured in numerous books for children and in exhibitions throughout the world. She lives in Hamburg, Germany.