What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean
By (Author) Kirsten Pendreigh
Illustrated by Katie Melrose
Sourcebooks, Inc
Sourcebooks Explore
2nd September 2025
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas
Childrens picture books
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 232mm, Height 285mm
Description
Follow along with one little shellfish to discover cutting-edge, under-the-sea science! Follow along with one little shellfish to discover cutting-edge, under-the-sea science! Did you know that deep in the ocean, fish are loud Scientists have recently discovered that fish and shellfish grunt and groan, crackle and cluck, and even burp and boop to communicate. They warn each other, woo each other, and welcome each other with all kinds of sounds, making the ocean quite noisy! This upbeat, rhyming nonfiction picture book explores underwater science in a unique way and is perfect for any school or home library.
Author Bio
Kirsten Pendreigh is a journalist, poet, and author. Formerly a reporter and producer with NPR and CBC, she now writes nonfiction and fiction books for children. Her stories celebrate children's curiosity about our natural world and their instinct to nurture it. Kirsten's writing is inspired by the natural world near her home in Vancouver- the green rainforests, the blue Pacific Ocean, and the snowy Coast Mountains.
