This ABC book celebrates the weird and wonderful creatures and environments of the deepest oceans. Paired with each vibrant illustration by Paulina Barry is an educational and fun paragraph describing an animal or geologic formation. Parents and teachers will love presenting this book to children of all ages. Featured is a source list so you can keep reading and learning about the fantastic deep sea.

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The deep sea represents 80% of the biosphere, which makes it the largest habitat for creatures on Earth. At a depth of 150 meters, the twilight zone allows the last few rays of light to pass through. Below 500 meters is an environment of extremely harsh conditions compared to shallow waters. Yet, even in the abyssal zone, animals of marvelous colors, otherworldly shapes, and ingenious survival strategies thrive.