1 / 7Ocean Anatomy: Illustrated Ocean Guide by Julia Rothman
Ocean Anatomy is Julia Rothman’s illustrated guide to ocean life and the forces that shape the sea. Across 208 pages, it ranges from shorelines and marine animals to ocean phenomena, vessels, lighthouses, and human impacts such as plastic and warming water.
At a glance
- Illustrations explore sea creatures from crustaceans to cetaceans.
- Topics range from ocean formation and salinity to rogue waves, vessels, and lighthouses.
- Includes coverage of plastic and warming water temperatures and their impact on oceans.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines marine-life profiles with broader ocean science and seafaring topics in one volume.
- Illustrated presentation may make it easier to explore a broad range of ocean subjects casually.
- Its 208-page format covers both natural phenomena and human impacts.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
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| Publication date | April 28, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1635861600 |
| Weight listed | 1.31 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6.55 x 0.85 x 9 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in ocean life, oceanography, and illustrated natural-history books.
- Families looking for an educational book to browse and discuss together.
- Readers who prefer visual introductions to a range of topics over a narrowly focused reference.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for a specialist field guide or a book focused on one marine species or scientific topic.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and well illustrated, with readers also praising its accessible writing and usefulness for children and adults learning together. That fits the listing’s broad mix of marine life and ocean topics, though it is not a substitute for a specialist reference. The supplied aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but ratings alone do not establish why readers responded as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the illustrations and informative content.
- Feedback describes the writing as accessible for family learning.
- Some customers appreciate it as an educational choice for both children and adults.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does Ocean Anatomy cover?
The listing describes ocean formation, why seawater is salty, ocean phenomena such as rogue waves, profiles of sea creatures, seafaring vessels, lighthouses, and ocean impacts from plastic and warming water.
Is this mainly a book about sea animals?
It includes illustrated profiles of sea creatures, but also covers ocean science, vessels, lighthouses, and environmental changes.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 208 pages.
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