Some of the information from the television series repeats here, but it is mostly broad concepts, and you don't feel like you're reading a movie novelization; by and large, what repetition there is only serves to reinforce the information, and I wasn't annoyed by it. There is an abundance of beautiful images of creatures from shrimp to great whites, algae to sharks. Until, one day, a rocket ship piloted by a strange-looking adult named Gleesome Goodday crashes on the beach.

From the odd-shaped head of the great hammerhead shark to the hairy strips of baleen in a baleen whale’s mouth, meet some of the ocean’s oddest creatures and discover how they have evolved to live and thrive under the sea. This otherworldly fable spirals out of control when the power-hungry grown-up cons the children into exchanging their youth for his magical promises.The reflection of the suns light from the vast expanse of water covering its surface creates its gem-like blue colour. The majority of the pictures are breath-taking and are accompanied by informative text about the photograph.

Received my book today, it’s a present and unfortunately is covered in marks as shown in photos attached ! Unlike billions of other worlds in the Milky Way, 71 per cent of our Blue Planet is covered by ocean. Summary: Not perhaps as extraordinary as the TV series no doubt will be, but this will still fly on to the shelves of anyone even remotely interested in nature. Some of the underwater creatures are so bizarre that simply reading about them isn't enough; take, for example, the angler fish species where the tiny males latch onto the larger females and fuse with them for life.This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the animals that live in the world’s waters. Accepted forms of eligibility include; Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment letter, current and valid Blue Badge, letter from GP or Consultant confirming the need for a full time carer or a current and valid Access Card displaying the ‘+1 essential companion’ symbol. He was a producer on Planet Earth and has produced many natural history documentaries for the BBC, including Hidden Kingdoms and Ocean Giants. It also presents fascinating facts about the water cycle, different modes of transportation in water, and how water is prepared for drinking. Her Australian childhood inspired her love for the natural world - and the stories of its strange and wonderful creatures.

Signed to the front free endpaper by Martha Holmes, with a Stanfords signed copy sticker to the jacket. Guests with health conditions or impairments may be entitled to a free of charge carer’s ticket upon proof of eligibility.A lavish and definitive view of the oceanic world - accompanying the landmark 7-part BBC series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. Sir David is a Trustee of the British Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; an Honorary Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge; a Fellow of the Royal Society and was knighted in 1985. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child. This engaging book introduces children to the animals that live in the world's oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds.

In collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book captures the wonder, beauty, and emotion of the iconic BBC Blue Planet II TV series. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance.A final chapter explores the science and technology of the Ocean enterprise – not only how they were able to capture these amazing stories on film, but what the future holds for marine life based on these discoveries. This coffee book hardback is the perfect companion to the Blue Planet II documentary series and contains some of the most beautiful, alluring and utterly awe-inspiring underwater photography that I have ever seen. The book has a first class text and good pictures but many of these cover 2 pages that destroys thier integrity. Voyages of migration show how each of the oceans on our planet are connected; coral reefs and arctic ice communities are revealed as thriving underwater cities; while shorelines throw up continual challenges to those living there or passing through.