The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopaedia of Oceans: 200 Flaps to Explore!

(Hardback)

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Learn everything you need to know about our oceans and the animals that live in them in this incredible interactive encyclopaedia.

Explore more than 200 flaps - and even more natural history facts - in this book that is jam-packed with information!

Each of the interactive spreads includes several huge flaps, which reveal even more flaps underneath - perfect for little fingers to lift and learn. Every spread explores a different aspect of the waters of our world, from the huge variety of habitats to currents and migration.

Young readers will explore the mysterious marine world through immersive illustrated scenes, as well as cutaways and diagrams that reveal hidden depths.

Curious readers will discover something new with every turn of the page, including...
- How waves, currents and tides shape our world
- A tiny animal lifecycle that is essential for every tropical coral reef
- The fascinating world of fish, from the great white shark to the strange weedy sea dragon
- Survival tactics of species that live in icy polar oceans
- How animals from starfish to spinner dolphins move around beneath (and sometimes above!) the surface
- Which animals thrive in the deepest, darkest waters on Earth
- Why the biggest animals on our planet are marine animals
- The lengths of the most epic migrations on the planet

With hundreds of facts and fascinating illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to Oceans for young readers:
- More than 200 flaps to explore!
- 8 interactive spreads including maps, charts and factual diagrams
- Showcases dozens of plants and animals

More in the Series
This is part of an exciting interactive encyclopaedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopaedia of Dinosaurs and The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopaedia of Earth.

Author Bio

JIATONG LIU is a Chinese-born illustrator who lives in London. After graduating from a master's degree in illustration, he became a freelance illustrator and teacher. He has won several awards including Communication Arts, Young Ones ADC and 3X3 award.


Camilla de la Bedoyere is an author of more than 200 books. Her academic background is in the sciences, and Camilla was made a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London in recognition of her work in zoology. Most of Camilla's books focus on her interest in the natural world and conservation, and she endeavours to see wildlife in action whenever possible. Camilla has also worked as a journalist, edited a children's page in a British newspaper and teaches literacy part-time in a high school.