Explore the deepest regions of the world's oceans and learn about the life forms that dwell there. First-person accounts from scientists answer important questions about deep-sea animals and hydrothermal vents.

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This series invites explorers age 10 and up to dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean, cruise along coral reefs, trek across the beach in search of tide pools, and more as they travel through six diverse marine habitats. With reader-friendly text and a fun, inviting design, each title examines the given area’s common features along with its unique plant and animal inhabitants. Down in the Ocean explains how life in each ocean region thrives today as it proactively answers readers’ questions with support from up-to-date research and interviews with experts who have studied the featured zone in-depth. This set is an outstanding resource for STEM curricula.