Crisp photographs of the animals enhance the text's description of this alien world. A glossary completes the volume. The fascinating facts are presented in a lively tone and include chapters on water pressure, diving subs, and the topography of the ocean floor. In the ocean's large ecosystem, these weird sea creatures have evolved unique survival techniques as adaptations to their special environments. The three sections of this book provide simple, basic information on the types of creatures found at the beach.
Similar information is provided for five types of crabs and seven sea stars, urchins, etc.
There are also craft projects with clear directions and safety tips. The drawings of each animal show enough detail for identification. The bibliography includes books, videos, and web sites. The index is new but provides just slightly more information than the table of contents. Jinny Johnson takes readers on an exploration that includes more than 100 sea creatures in a variety of habitats.