Summary- This ocean encyclopedia is perfect for exploring ocean life. It contains stunning pictures and amazing facts. The book tells about the different oceans, depth zones, sea creatures, beaches, the undersea, and much more. It contains photographs, charts, maps, tables, and diagrams so it is great for visual learners. It is a great book for people of all ages.

Personal Reaction- I love informational books because I always learn something new. The ocean is so interesting to me and I love going to the Caribbean islands and Mexico because I love visiting the beach and going into the ocean to swim with the sea turtles, whale sharks, sting rays, and whatever else I might find. I think it is so wonderful to teach children about our huge world and the oceans and everything that lives in the ocean as well as all of the things that we do not yet understand about our world.

Classroom Extensions- Young children would enjoy searching for different sea animals in the sand and water tables.
The class could study an assigned animal and tell about what they know to the class about that specific sea animal. ( )