I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty

By Anita Ganeri, Gareth Lucas (Illustrator)

Part of the I Wonder Why series

Uncover ocean mysteries and surprising sea facts in a captivating Q&A journey.

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32 pages
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Dive into a world of oceanic wonders with a question-and-answer adventure that reveals the secrets of the seas. Discover which bird swims underwater, the truth about the Red Sea, and the ocean's depths. With vibrant illustrations, this book brings to life the mysteries of sharks, dolphins, and even pirate ships. Perfect for curious minds, it offers bite-sized facts that make learning fun and engaging. What strange creatures will you meet beneath the waves? Explore the fascinating relationship between humans and the vast, salty world that covers our planet.

From the publisher

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 learn fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about scienceBooks about the oceanBooks about waterBooks about sea creaturesBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.59
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
49799
Publication
Published
July 18, 2023
Publisher
Kingfisher
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780753479322

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