The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ocean Life: A Visual Voyage Through an Underwater World

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Claudia Martin Marc Pattenden

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ocean Life

Name: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ocean Life
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ISBN: 9781398846982

A Visual Voyage Through an Underwater World

Claudia Martin, Marc Pattenden

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Arcturus
01 February 2026

Wildlife (Children's&YA); Encyclopaedias (Children's&YA)

Series: Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias

Dive into an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary visual

encyclopedia. It's packed with deep-sea facts that are sure to delight

young readers.

From the fiercest sharks to the strangest jellyfish, and from the tiniest plankton to mightiest whales, this guide is perfect for

children who want to know more about the seas that cover our blue planet - and the ocean-dwelling creatures that call them home.

Written in

easy-to-follow language and reflecting the latest research,

this volume is precision engineered to engage the minds and fire the

imaginations of bright young things.

Spectacular full-colour illustrations by Marc Pattenden bring the text to life while fact boxes and diagrams present in-depth

information

in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

A perfect in-depth guide to the oceans for all children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Reference Library

series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed

encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and

accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child's bookshelf.

By: Claudia Martin
Illustrated by: Marc Pattenden
Imprint: Arcturus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 835g
ISBN: 9781398846982
ISBN 10: 1398846988
Series: Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Claudia Martin is the author of many books and online articles for children and young adults. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs, geography, the natural world and technology. Marc Pattenden is a self-taught illustrator from Lewes, in the UK. He works digitally with the aim of creating colourful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere.