The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!

Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.

Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

Kingfisher's trusted question-and-answer series has a brand-new look for a new generation.

About the Author

Anita Ganeri has written over three hundred information books for children on subjects including natural history, religion and geography. Her books include the Horrible Geography series, which won the Geographical Association Silver Award.

Gareth Lucas is an illustrator and designer from Essex, England. After studying at Brighton and Central Saint Martin's Art Schools, he has worked on a variety of children's books centred around the natural world. In 2016, he was the winner of the Sainsbury's Childrens Book Awards for Peekaboo A to Z.

Book Information
ISBN 9780753448762
Author Anita Ganeri
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Kingfisher Books Ltd
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 231mm * 4mm