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I'm Glad There Are: Oceans and Seas

Tracey Turner, Author

Fiona Powers, Illustrator

Series: I'm Glad There Are

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: March 23, 2023

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781445180533

Come on a walk to the beach and find out about the world’s oceans and seas, the plants and animals that live there and why they are so important. You’ll find out what causes the tides, where coral gets it colour from and why mangrove swamps are important.

I’m Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:
Bees and Other Bugs
Trees and Other Plants
Clouds and Rain
Stars and the Moon
Oceans and Seas
Humans and Other Animals

Tracey Turner

Tracey Turner has written more than 80 books for children on subjects including exploding beetles, jungle survival, and the entire history of the Universe. Her publishers include Macmillan, Bloomsbury and Hachette. Tracey won the 2021 SLA information book award 8-12 category for How Many Mice Does it Take to Make an Elephant?

Fiona Powers

Fiona Powers’ bright, beautiful illustrations are full of pattern, texture and colour, inspired by her love of Scandinavian art. Her clients include OUP, Marks & Spencer, English Heritage and many more.