The Magnificent Book Creatures of the Abyss by Bethanie Hestermann

The Magnificent Book Creatures of the Abyss by Bethanie Hestermann

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Get up close to some of the extraordinary creatures that live thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface - from the barreleye fish with a transparent head to the seaworm that drops 'bombs' on its enemies.

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The Magnificent Book Creatures of the Abyss by Bethanie Hestermann

Dive into the deep to meet its weird and wonderful residents. Get up close to some of the extraordinary creatures that live thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface - from the barreleye fish with a transparent head to the seaworm that drops 'bombs' on its enemies. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the gulper eel has an inflatable mouth, how the dumbo octopus got its name and why the vampire squid turns itself inside out.
Stunningly illustrated, bringing the creatures of the abyss to life..as well as the reality jumping out from each page the whole thing is scientifically accurate... will appeal to the curious minds of children everywhere... With fascinating facts for each creature, this book will provide hour after hour of fascination. Armadillo Magazine
Author: Josh Hestermann is a zoologist at the Orange County Zoo, California, USA. He previously worked at the California Science Centre, the Aquarium of the Pacific, with marine mammals at Brookfield Zoo, and as a keeper, presenter, and educator at Phoenix Zoo. Author: Bethanie Hestermann writes animal-science books for children. She is passionate about educating others about animals and wildlife conservation. Illustrator: Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail and passionate about animals and natural history.
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ISBN 13 9781915588289
ISBN 10 1915588286
Title The Magnificent Book Creatures of the Abyss
Author Bethanie Hestermann
Series The Magnificent Book Of
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Weldon Owen Children's Books
Year published 2023-04-06
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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