This book describes the oceans of the world, their tides and coastlines, the animals and plants that live in them, ocean exploration, and more.

This easy-to-use, comprehensive resource on ocean behavior and myth answers 1,000 questions about such topics as ancient oceans and early life, ocean-air interactions, El Nino, currents, hurricanes, the gulf stream, and much more. 150 photos, including 16-page color insert.

"Where do loggerhead turtles lay their eggs? Which is the biggest ocean animal in the ocean? How many kinds of shark can you name? Learn more surprising facts about the world's oceans in this lively and fascinating book." -- amazon.com

Publisher Annotation: Come along on a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book with illustrations made entirely from hand-pressed plants. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae, and bright coastal blooms into playful penguins, scuttling crabs, and schools of silvery sharks. Turn the page to explore each corner of the ocean, from hidden rock pools to the darkest depths. Marvel as plants transform into...