FROM SHORE TO OCEAN FLOOR

THE HUMAN JOURNEY TO THE DEEPEST REACHES

AUTHOR GILL ARBUTHNOTT ILLUSTRATOR CHRIS NIELSEN PUBLISHER BIG PICTURE PRESS PRICE £16.99 (APPROX. $23.50) RELEASE OUT NOW

Humans have explored the marine world from the oldest known boat in 8000 BCE to modern-day expeditions to the Challenger Deep, 11,000 metres underwater. At the start of this book, the reader is placed in the position of people who lived before boats. Over 65,000 years ago, without the ocean knowledge scientists hold today, flimsy rafts were made from bamboo and tree trunks and set out to scout the seas. Monsters, gods and goddesses were imagined to explain the unpredictability of the sea’s movements and surprising characteristics such as its extreme salinity.

From Shore to Ocean Floor recalls the investigations and experiments that provided us with a better picture of the seas. Nielsen presents engaging illustrations to immerse the reader in each wonder of the deep. Scientific diagrams explain the movements of currents and tides, the physics behind submarines and the geography of underwater volcanoes.

This book is filled with cartoon accounts of historic expeditions and artistic depictions of some of the most mesmerising ocean life. Informative annotations focus both on ancient and recent history, as well as future solutions for protecting our oceans. Its captivating and visual style is ideal for children who want to learn about the relationship between humans and the ocean.