By: DK (Author), John Woodward (Author)
This visually stunning encyclopedia from DK is the perfect resource for children interested in learning about the environment and ecology. Featuring easy-to-read text and beautiful illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. With its overall satisfaction rating and giftable quality, Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect way to introduce young minds to the wonders of the world's oceans.Melissa: My son wants to be a marine biologist. He loves this book. Beautiful pictures and great information.
United States on Apr 30, 2023
Amazon Customer: The book arrived well packaged and in great condition.
United States on Mar 25, 2023
Amanda: I love DK Smithsonian books! They are great for all ages with good photos and cool facts. Great for learning!
Canada on Oct 12, 2022
Andrea: Very colorful book, easy to understand for kids, I love it
Canada on May 11, 2022
Dianna B: My twins are obsessed with all things animal and nature. So this has been a go to book for them to flip through and ask “what’s this/that”. I will find them cozy on their little couch with this book at least 5x a week.
United States on Sep 05, 2021
DV8: Really nice book packed with a lot of interesting information about the ocean. Decent level of science presented although not too much to lose younger readers. Great vivid pictures and illustrations. I should have bought the hardback, this would make a nice coffee table read.
United States on Aug 12, 2021
Fernanda Haddad: Livro excelente sobre os oceanos, a vida marinha, curiosidades, muito didático e com fotografias lindas.
Adoramos !
Brazil on Apr 20, 2021
Diane Rose Proulx: Produit d’excellente qualité
Service fiable et professionnel
Grande satisfaction
Canada on Jul 02, 2020
Paula: My daughter, who is absolutely obsessed with animal facts (never misses an episode of Wild Kratts, she is the kid who somehow retains detailed information unique to animal species), loves this book! The pictures are sharp and colorful, with just the right amount of text-book style informational images (food pyramids, etc.), that it conveys information in an engaging way without feeling like studying. This encyclopedia uses language that is informative and not overly complicated, yet not simple like a typical children's book. Please note my daughter is six, but is a gifted reader with an high aptitude and understanding of language and phonetic awareness. I mention this because this book may be more appropriate for the 8-10 year old range, and may be a little challenging for a typical six year old. Nevertheless, it is one of those books that you won't want to soon get rid of because Smithsonian did that great a job producing, editing, and publishing it. I absolutely love that it addresses current events such as global warming and how it affects our oceans and earth, and that it also addresses a less rigid, old-school understanding of animal relationships (predator-prey, food web...
United States on Sep 21, 2016
Explore the Wonders of the Ocean with the 8th Edition of the Visual Encyclopedia | Discover the Wonders of Rocks and Minerals: A Guide to Finding, Collecting, and Appreciating Nature's Treasures | Discover the Wonders of Weather: An Introduction to Weather for Kids | |
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Sale off | $2 OFF | $3 OFF | |
Total Reviews | 47 reviews | 142 reviews | 175 reviews |
Reading age | 4 - 10 years, from customers | 6 - 9 years, from customers | 2 - 5 years, from customers |
Veterinary Encyclopedias | Veterinary Encyclopedias | ||
ISBN-13 | 978-1465435941 | 978-1465461902 | 978-1646116164 |
Item Weight | 2.25 pounds | 3.53 ounces | 5.4 ounces |
Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 1,931 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 7,133 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 5,284 ratings |
Best Sellers Rank | #37 in Veterinary Encyclopedias#76 in Encyclopedias for Children#164 in Children's Marine Life Books | #3 in Children's Environment & Ecology Books #5 in Children's Rock & Mineral Books#13 in Encyclopedias for Children | #4 in Weather #14 in Children's Weather Books #16 in Children's Environment & Ecology Books |
Grade level | 3 - 7 | Kindergarten - 4 | |
ISBN-10 | 1465435948 | 1465461906 | 164611616X |
Encyclopedias for Children | Encyclopedias for Children | Encyclopedias for Children | |
Dimensions | 8.56 x 0.7 x 10.94 inches | 8 x 0.51 x 10.38 inches | 8 x 0.14 x 8 inches |
Publisher | DK Children; Illustrated edition | DK Children; Illustrated edition | Rockridge Press; Illustrated edition |
Children's Marine Life Books | Children's Marine Life Books | ||
Lexile measure | IG1200L | IG960L | 490L |
Language | English | English | English |
Paperback | 256 pages | 50 pages |
Sierra: Came on time and in perfect condition. It has perfect quality and is very sturdy. It was very informative on the ocean and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about the ocean.
Canada on Aug 07, 2023