Ocean
Secrets of the Deep
Age 4+
Nature, The Natural World
A fun reference book for children fascinated by ocean creatures, habitats and conservation.
Discover menacing sharks, playful dolphins, clownfish, penguins, turtles, whales, shimmering jellyfish and gargantuan giant squid. Ocean: Secrets of the Deep is jam-packed with hundreds of stylish illustrations and many more surprising facts about the world’s marine life. First, readers are taken on a journey from the water’s surface to the deepest, darkest depths of the oceans, stopping off at coral reefs and kelp forests. Next, information-packed spreads offer answers to questions such as: How do turtles keep clean? Do whales talk to each other? and What can humans do to save the ocean?
Creators
Originally from Switzerland, Sabrina Weiss is a London-based science communicator working for an environmental non-profit and, here and there, as a freelance writer. She previously worked in the aviation and technology sectors, always tasked with presenting complex information in an engaging and understandable way. Sabrina holds an MSc in Communication Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She is fluent in four European languages and is currently learning Arabic.
Since completing her masters in communication design in 2012, Giulia De Amicis has been working as a visual designer and illustrator. Her work mainly focuses on presenting information through graphics for newspapers, magazines and the environmental sector, with a particular interest in marine ecology, geography and human rights.
Reviews
A dive into the ocean’s wonders, from edge to abyss. De Amicis’ painted illustrations give this wide-angled survey a strong visual draw, as sea life floats on every page in grand displays of exotic shapes, gracefully angled fins and spikes, tendrils and tentacles, intricate patterns of dots and stripes. Offers both a global view and art to pore over.
Kirkus Reviews
Stylishly illustrated…The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it’s so good to see that children’s books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them – and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that.
Parents in Touch
A thoroughly gorgeous and engaging title that readers will enjoy whether they dive in headfirst or just dip their toes in. Great for readers aged 9+ as an independent read or younger readers with support.
Library Girl and Book Boy
The breadth of the subjects covered is impressive and each one is done brilliantly … A beautiful book.
Books for Topics
Young readers are taken on an amazing journey from the water’s surface to the deepest, darkest depths of the oceans in a fantastic new, all-colour, illustrated book … The perfect gift for any child who wants to help to save the world’s oceans.
Blackpool Gazette
