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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
A girl discovers she's half mermaid and dives into a quest to find her father.
224 pages· 44,146 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 29,672 ratings
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Books About Underwater Exploration · 61 titles considered
The Best Underwater Exploration Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about underwater exploration? 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.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Underwater Exploration
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$1597
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
$16.99Save 6%
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
Daughter of the Deep
By Rick Riordan
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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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018
Deep Water
By Watt Key
A dive goes wrong, leaving Julie to save herself and two reckless clients from the ocean's deadly grip.
288 pages· 45,956 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,041 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016
The Underwater Planet
By Geronimo Stilton · Book #6 in the Geronimo Stilton: Spacemice series
Can spacemice outsmart pirate spacecats to claim underwater treasure?
128 pages· 8,620 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 474 ratings
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$1895
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Edison
Two mice dive into the ocean's depths to uncover a hidden treasure with unexpected truths.
112 pages· 4,109 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,607 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Sink or Swim
A boy's daring enlistment leads him into perilous waters against Nazi submarines.
272 pages· 50,625 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,031 ratings
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$1994
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
Papa's Mechanical Fish
By Candace Fleming, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)
An inventor builds a submarine to explore Lake Michigan's depths.
40 pages· 1,031 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 990 ratings
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
The Aquanaut
By Dan Santat
A girl and sea creatures uncover dark secrets in a marine park.
256 pages· 6,025 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,998 ratings
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$3609
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015
Under Water
Explore hidden wonders beneath earth and sea, from submarines to burrowing creatures.
112 pages
4.6/5 Goodreads · 419 ratings
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Underwater Exploration Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about underwater exploration for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$699
Super Submarines
Ages 2–5 · 2006
Dive into ocean depths with animal sailors exploring submarines and sonar.
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$899
Deep-Sea Diver
Ages 0–2 · 2016
Dive deep with a bear to uncover hidden ocean treasures.
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$799
The Octonauts and the Growing Goldfish
Ages 0–5 · 2014
A giant goldfish leads the Octonauts on a quest for a hidden ocean.
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Underwater Exploration Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about underwater exploration for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1899
Otis and Will Discover the Deep
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Two pioneers risk everything to explore the ocean's depths in a fragile metal sphere.
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$2999
Oceanology
Ages 8–12 · 2009
A young survivor's tale of a mysterious submarine voyage and oceanic wonders.
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$1799
Ocean Speaks
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A woman defies odds to map the ocean's hidden depths.
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$999
Wish for a Fish
Ages 4–8 · 1999
Dive into ocean wonders with rhymes and facts, guided by a curious cat.
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$1799
Flying Deep
Ages 5–9 · 2018
Dive deep with Alvin to uncover ocean mysteries and explore life two miles below the surface.
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$599
Finding the Titanic
Ages 4–8 · 1993
Uncover the Titanic's secrets from its tragic voyage to its rediscovery beneath the sea.
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$1799
Field Trip to the Ocean Deep
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A student on a submarine field trip discovers a hidden ocean world and an unexpected friend.
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$2495
Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away
Ages 6–8 · 2017
Embark on a magical journey through London with a beloved nanny's whimsical adventures.
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$1799
Little Wonder
Ages 2–5 · 2022
A child's journey through fantastical seas tests courage and imagination.
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$1899
Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A woman defies odds to map the ocean floor, revealing Earth's hidden depths.
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$1799
Bitty Bot's Big Beach Getaway
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A robot's beach trip turns into a deep-sea adventure with new friends.
Sunken Treasure
1988
Uncover a sunken treasure's secrets lost to the sea.
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Underwater Exploration Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about underwater exploration for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Dolphin Treasure
Ages 8–11 · 1996
Stranded diver faces storm and sharks. Can a dolphin save him?
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$2799
Sunker's Deep
Ages 9–12 · 2014
A fake hero must become real amidst war and secrets in a submarine world.
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$699
Dolphins at Daybreak
Ages 6–9 · 1997
Two siblings try to solve a riddle that takes them on an underwater adventure.
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$1299
The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer...
Ages 6–9 · 2016
A beach day spirals into a wild treasure hunt. Truth or tall tale?
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$999
The Mark on the Door
Ages 8–12 · 1934
Two young detectives chase a stolen boat into a foggy mystery leading to Mexico's wild terrains.
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$1599
The Grim Grotto
Ages 8–12 · 2004
Orphans uncover dark secrets about their parents' mysterious past.
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$1295
Song of the Deep
Ages 8–12 · 2016
A girl ventures underwater to save her father from a sea creature's grasp.
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$899
Wolfie and Fly
Ages 7–10 · 2017
A lone adventurer discovers the unexpected value of friendship in a cardboard submarine journey.
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$799
Creep from the Deep
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A treasure hunt leads to a ghostly sea captain and a nightmare theme park.
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$699
The Scaredy Cat
Ages 6–8 · 2017
Three purrmaid friends go on an underwater adventure to find something special to bring to school.
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$899
The Accidental Invasion
Ages 8–12 · 2021
Atlantis' secrets collide with Earth's chaos as two worlds face an unexpected adventure.
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$1799
The Secret Deep
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Stranded on an island, Aster must uncover underwater secrets to find her missing sister.