Marine Life

A riveting new exploration of the octopus from the world-leading scientific expert. For fans of Netflix's 'My Octopus Teacher' and Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith.'Enchanting.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Abounds with wonders.' KATHLEEN JAMIE, NEW STATESMAN'Brings...

"Under the Sea-Wind" presents a naturalist's picture of ocean life. This book is her breathtaking canvas of the fierce, competitive struggle for life takes place along the shore, in the open sea, and along the sea bottom.About the AuthorRachel L. Carson...

A richly illustrated natural history of the world's crabs that examines their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and moreThis lavishly illustrated book offers a remarkable look at the world's crabs. More than 7,000 crab species, in 100 different...

She has to be OK, I pleaded silently to myself. She has to be. 'We've alerted the RNLI and they're sending a lifeboat out.' 'The RNLI?' I said, surprised. 'They do that?' ...

Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld's U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales...

'On Skellig Michael, thousands of birds appear and disappear, erecting towers, coming together in wings of movement which build and unravel over the empty sea. Often, no one else is there to stand beside me on the island. The mind wanders;...

Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance - yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction. This book describes the natural and not-so-natural changes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2004.Book InformationISBN 9780767904148Author Michael CapuzzoFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802583564Author Jane RussFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg LimitedDimensions(mm) 150mm * 150mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967720556Author Walter JamesFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Admore PublishingPublisher Admore PublishingWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

'I envy no body but him, and him only, that catches more fish than I do.' A unique celebration of the English countryside and the most famous book on angling ever published, Walton's Compleat Angler first appeared in 1653. In 1676, at Walton's...

A richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world's sharksSharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In...

From shark attack survivor to the shark's biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them. Something happens to you the first time...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426333613Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearanceCorals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button...

Fly fishing is complex and costly with too much cumbersome gear, right? Well, tenkara's different. Long overlooked in the West, tenkara is economical and simple, productive, and pleasurable This Eastern approach is today taking the fly-fishing world in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908819079Author Mark Peter SimmondsPage Count 8Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies Council

An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creaturesDive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods-octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus-to discover the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780226287676Author Lisa-Ann GershwinFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint University of Chicago PressPublisher The University of Chicago PressWeight(grams)...

While writing this book, Steve Jones had beside him the coral brooch that his sea captain grandfather brought back across the Indian Ocean as a gift for his wife. This simple object is a starting point for a dazzling narrative that touches on a number of...

The enthralling examination of one of the most popular and most intriguing animals in the deep blue seaThe ocean is the last remaining source of profound mystery and discovery on Earth with eighty percent of it still largely unexplored; thus, it is of...

Dive deep to explore the ocean From how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, thisis the holy grail of ocean books that's easy for everyone to digest. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780395924969Author Rachel CarsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995567344Author Keith HiscockFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Wild Nature PressPublisher Wild Nature Press

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four...

"I'm more important than everybody else," said Lily Alba. "I'm the Queen of the Pond ..." Lily Alba is in for a surprise. A friendly nod from a heron has made her think she is the most important living thing in Dudley's pond. But when she bans the...

Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal, returns with a new shark handbook offering you a thorough exploration of the most fearsome and misunderstood shark on Earth.Discover the great white's astonishing evolutionary adaptations, common misconceptions, and...

The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and MediterraneanThe waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This comprehensive and...

A startling book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for 'Leviathan'. The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and...

Combining images from world's leading marine and nature photographers and the latest in underwater photography techniques, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean's many facets. Readers will experience the land meeting the...

What is a crab? What significance do crabs play in the world? In Crab, Cynthia Chris discovers that these charming creatures are social by nature, creative problem-solvers, and invaluable members of the environments in which they live. Their formidable...

The warm tropical waters and coral reefs teeming with fish mean that Seychelles is a hugely popular diving destination. The waters that surround Seychelles are home to over 1,000 species of fish and 300 species of coral. The islands are visited by giant...

This handbook is an inspirational resource to help you discover the thousands of miles of Scotland's spectacular coastline - from its stunning geology and diverse marine and bird life to its coastal history, culture and landmarks. Fishing ports, arts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781550172546Author Pieter FolkensPage Count 8Imprint Harbour PublishingPublisher Harbour PublishingWeight(grams) 49g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995567320Author Steve TrewhellaFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Wild Nature PressPublisher Wild Nature PressDimensions(mm) 240mm * 250mm * 19mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878348357Author Paul HumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Humans have identified just a fraction of the 2.2 million species living in the sea. Roughly 91% of all marine species remain unknown: myths still to be written, discoveries still to be made, blank pages with room to dream . . .As a small boy, Bill...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805073683Author Henry BestonFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's Press

An intimate account of the beauty, mystery, and amazing science of the ocean.In The Blue Wonder, marine biologist and diver Frauke Bagusche brings readers on a fascinating and beautiful deep-sea dive into the ocean. Drawing on scientific discoveries and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878348104Author Paul HumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...