An introduction to Earth's oceans, covering water, geology, tides, waves, coastlines, and ocean life, and presenting numerous photographs.

"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--

Introduces the reader to one of the most underrated groups of animals, from the common garden earthworm to parasitic leeches and tapeworms.

Take a journey from your doorstep to distant lands. Meet a bear in its woodland home, elephants grazing the African grasslands, and the mysterious creatures of the deep sea.