Books About Marine Biology · 59 titles considered

The Best Marine Biology Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about marine biology? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Marine Biology

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Young Captain Nemo

By Jason Henderson · Book #1 in the Young Captain Nemo series

A young adventurer battles oceanic threats with a submarine and friends.

288 pages· 55,231 words· Est. 6 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Shark Lady

A young girl's fascination with sharks leads her to become a renowned scientist.

40 pages· 745 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,545 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Giant Squid

By Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann (Illustrator)

A book about giant squid and their mysterious lives in the deep sea.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2017)
40 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,580 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2016

Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean

Dive into the vibrant world of coral reefs and uncover their ecological secrets.

128 pages· 8,303 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 662 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Swimming with Sharks

By Heather Lang, Jordi Solano (Illustrator)

A scientist challenges shark myths, revealing their true nature beneath the waves.

32 pages· 1,067 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 458 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

The Fishy Field Trip

A soggy project leads to an underwater adventure on the Magic School Bus.

103 pages· 12,375 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 313 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

The Line Tender

A girl seeks meaning in her mother's unfinished shark research amidst new grief.

384 pages· 62,327 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,426 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2018

Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter

Explore the ocean's top predators and uncover their surprising secrets.

128 pages· 1,600 words· Est. 15 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 426 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Daughter of the Deep

A secret sea trial turns deadly as rival schools clash, testing Ana's leadership and uncovering hidden truths.

336 pages· 74,898 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 34,027 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Wish for a Fish

Dive into ocean wonders with rhymes and facts, guided by a curious cat.

48 pages· 950 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 996 ratings
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Marine Biology Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about marine biology for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Girl Who Built an Ocean

Ages 5–8 · 2022

A seamstress defies norms to create the first aquarium, unlocking ocean mysteries.

The Vast Wonder of the World

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Discover the groundbreaking insights of a pioneering scientist who saw what others missed.

The Magic School Bus Gets Crabby

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Dive into a tide pool adventure with unexpected crab encounters.

Life in the Ocean

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Dive into the ocean's mysteries with a passionate explorer's journey beneath the waves.

Amazing Sharks!

Ages 4–7 · 2005

Discover sharks that glow, grow huge, and sense electricity in this thrilling exploration.

Coral Reefs

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the vibrant secrets of coral reefs, home to thousands of sea creatures.

Sea Creatures from the Sky

Ages 1–7 · 2018

A shark's tale of aliens goes unbelieved. Can it prove the truth?

Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float
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Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Why do some fish swim while others hide? Vivi experiments to uncover the mystery.

The Girl With a Mind for Math
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The Girl With a Mind for Math

Ages 5–10 · 2018

A brilliant mind battles prejudice to revolutionize naval engineering.

I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty

Ages 5–7 · 2023

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

Up Periscope!

Ages 5–8 · 2024

A groundbreaking program changes naval engineering forever.

Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was an Orca

Ages 4–8 · 2017

What if you became an orca? Discover their world and decide if you'd want to stay.

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Marine Biology Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about marine biology for developing and independent readers.

¿Quién Ganará?
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¿Quién Ganará?

Ages 6–9 · 2024

Sixteen sharks clash in an epic underwater showdown. Who will reign supreme?

Race to the Bottom of the Sea

Ages 8–12 · 2017

An inventor must outwit a pirate and uncover his true motives on a perilous sea quest.

In the Deep Blue Sea

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Siblings dive deep to uncover sabotage threatening a groundbreaking energy project.

Ocean

Ages 9–12 · 1995

Dive into the ocean's hidden wonders and mysteries.

Giant Squid

Ages 9–10 · 2012

A hidden sea monster eludes scientists, leaving scars and mysteries in its wake.

Shark Lady

Ages 7–9

Discover a young ichthyologist's journey from aquarium visits to groundbreaking fish studies.

Fins

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Three kids must protect sharks from poachers and discover their own courage.

Shark Attack!

Ages 7–9 · 1998

Uncover the truth about sharks and their misunderstood nature.

Life in the Oceans

Ages 9–12 · 1990

Explore the ocean's depths and the impact of human exploitation.

Sharks!
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Sharks!

Ages 6–10 · 2005

Dive into the mysterious world of sharks, from tiny to gigantic, some even glowing in the dark.

Danger on the Reef

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A dive in Fiji turns perilous when overconfidence leads to a shark encounter.

Alien Ocean Animals
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Alien Ocean Animals

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Explore the ocean's depths and uncover the secrets of bizarre deep-sea creatures.

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