Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World under the Sea

by Julia Rothman, John Niekrasz (With)

Overview

Julia Rothman’s best-selling illustrated Anatomy series takes a deep dive into the wonders of the sea with Ocean Anatomy. Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages. 

Also available in this series: Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy, and Nature Anatomy Notebook

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635861600
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	04/28/2020
Series:	Anatomy
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	100,457
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Julia Rothman is a highly acclaimed contemporary illustrator and author of many best-selling books, including Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Ocean Anatomy, Food Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, and Wildlife Anatomy.  Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Sunday New York Times. Clients for her illustrations and pattern designs include Target, the Washington Post, MTA Arts & Design, and more.  She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1  A Drop in the Ocean
    The Earth Is Ocean-Unique
    World Ocean
    Why Is the Ocean Salty?
    Speed of Sound
    Pangea
    Trade Winds
    Features of the Ocean Floor
    Tides
    Ocean Currents
    Waves
    Rogue Waves
    Ocean Depth Waves
2  Plenty of Fish in the Sea
    Ocean Food Chain
    Sun-Lit Producers
    Bioluminescence
    Anatomy of a Fish
    Fish Facts
    Schooling Fish
    Predatory Fish
    Anatomy of a Shark
    Sharks by Size
    Sharks
    Rays
    Anatomy of a Jellyfish
    Jellyfish Facts
    Lifecycle of a Jellyfish
    Deep Sea Creatures
3  A Whale of a Time
    Anatomy of a Whale
    Whales by Size
    Bubble-Net Feeding
    Anatomy of a Dolphin
    Dolphin vs. Porpoise
    Echolocation
    Dolphin Species
    Orcas
    Threatened Whales
    Manatees
4  Life's a Beach
    Sand
    Anatomy of a Beach
    Tide Pools
    Tidal Zone Ecosystem
    Shell Shapes
    Anatomy of a Shell
    So Many Shells
    Seaweed
    Kelp Forest
    Barnacles
    Razor Clams
    Shore Birds
    Ocean Birds
    Inshore Fish
    Anatomy of a Crab
    Tiny & Giant Crabs
    Hermit Crabs
    Anatomy of a Snail
    Anatomy of a Scallop
5  Dive In!
    The Ocean Floor
    Sea Cucumber
    Tripod Fish
    Hunting Together: Grouper and Moray Eels
    Basket Starfish
    Anatomy of an Octopus
    Inside an Octopus
    Squid vs. Cuttlefish
    Squid
    Cuttlefish
    Nautilus
    Pearls
    Anatomy of a Lobster
    Lobsters
    Shrimps & Prawns
    Anatomy of a Shrimp
    Starfish
    Anemones
    Sea Turtle Identification
    Sea Turtles
    Great Migrations
6  Reef Madness
    Coral Reefs
    Reef Zones
    Coral Polyps
    Coral
    Fish in Coral Reefs
    The Great Barrier Reef
    Anatomy of a Sea Horse
    Sponges
    Sea Grass
    Nudibranch
7  Chill Out
    Sea Ice
    Life under the Ice
    Glaciers
    Icebergs
    Sea Lion vs. Seal
    Narwhals
    Penguins
    Penguin Size Comparison
    Polar Bears
8  From Sea to Shining Sea
    Low-Impact Fishing
    High-Impact Fishing
    Lighthouses
    Moving Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    Studying the Ocean
    Studying the Sea with Alvin
    Commerce on the Seas
    Our Imperial Oceans
    Climate Change in Numbers
    Some Good News
Bibliography
Recommended Reading
 

Editorial Reviews

"Timely, important, and serious information does not have to be tough to digest. The latest book in Rothman's illustrated Anatomy series, is a spectacularly appealing overview of everything to do with the ocean that presents information with beauty and charm…This lovely book will appeal to readers of all ages, whether they want to sit and read or just dip their toes in. It should be in every library’s circulating collection." — Booklist 

"As usual, the book did not disappoint: beautifully done illustrations about the ocean and everything living in it." — Book Riot 

"The writing is clear, lively, and informative. Each spread is filled with a variety of colorful, appealing, and scientifically accurate drawings... A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal." — School Library Journal 
 

From the Publisher

06/01/2020

Gr 7 Up—Following the successful approach used with Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Food Anatomy, Rothman introduces a wide array of ocean-related facts through words and pictures. Coverage includes marine geology, plant and animal life, and the impact of humans on oceans around the world. The writing is clear, lively, and informative. Each spread is filled with a variety of colorful, appealing, and scientifically accurate drawings. Some pages identify the anatomy of a single species with captions; others show several related species with a paragraph of description; some list just name and size. Length and/or weight is provided for many species drawings but not all. Useful diagrams demonstrate concepts such as tidal zones and ocean currents. The levels of information vary from topic to topic. Readers learn many fascinating facts in a spread about nudibranchs, for example, while the walrus receives just a single drawing and its typical weight. There is no index, but the table of contents is fairly detailed. The somewhat loose structure fits with the sketchbook-like feel of the volume. This series is aimed at adult readers, and some assumed knowledge of terms reflects this, but the attractive and edifying drawings expand the potential audience to younger learners. VERDICT A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal.—Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville P.L., OR

School Library Journal