Explore the remote Southern Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children’s book, for readers aged 9+.

Icy and mysterious, the Southern Ocean stretches across the bottom of the Earth, surrounding the continent of Antarctica. With its freezing waters, harsh winds and towering waves, until recently only the bravest explorers sailed its stormy seas. Today, tourists flock to see the ocean’s unique wildlife of penguins, seabirds and blue whales. But along with human visitors come human-made problems, including global warming, pollution and overfishing.

The oceans make up Earth’s biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth’s water supply. Oceans drive the world’s weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.

Blue Worlds explores each of the world’s five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features – from wildlife and weather to landscape – that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.

"In the trademark Simon style, carefully selected color photos, drawings, and a clear and informative text tell the story of Earth's mountains: their formation, relative sizes, ecology, and influence on weather....Simon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and our universe;

What are rainforests and why are they important? This book looks at the fragile ecosystem and its destruction over the second half of the 20th century. It considers whether there can be a balance between people's needs and the well-being of the forests themselves. The book talks about the causes of the destruction of rainforests and the positive projects that are already happening to conserve the rainforest. It also looks at the future of the forests. Opposing viewpoints are given throughout to provide opportunities for discussion and debate.

WARNING: after reading this book, you'll never look at the sea the same way again!

What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles . . . maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well how about . . .

Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don't even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair . . .

You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini monsters, some of the world's most mind-blowing myths and legends revolve around the sea too.

So what are you waiting for? Get ready to dive in and discover some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful and totally wild oceans.

Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to Earth’s oceans for children aged 5–7

Explore the biggest habitats on our planet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Oceans for children aged 5–7.

Witness the wonders of the ocean floor and learn how different sea creatures live together in harmony. From playful dolphins to stinging jellyfish - dive in and explore! Plus, with activities such as 'Who am I?' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again.

DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new \"eyewonder\" feature showcasing record-breakers and other highlights from our oceans. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

Part of a series which covers a wide range of subjects, this book provides information on the seas and oceans, what the ocean floor looks like, which animals and plants live in which parts of the oceans, what treasures can be found in the seas and what part humans have to play in the conservation of the oceans.;The book features a gatefold, which opens up to reveal the amazing variety of life in the oceans, from the seashore to the dark, murky depths of the ocean floor. In addition, there is a fun quiz for children to test their knowledge.