First Encyclopedia of Seas & Oceans Paperback – January 1, 2011

Paid full price to get this book in new condition, rather than buying it used. Bummed it came with warped cover and several warped pages.

This is my 7 year old son's favorite book. It is filled with pictures and facts that fire his imagination. It allows him to learn about the ocean and how it works in great detail. We're currently on our second copy, as the first has come apart and been repaired so many times from daily reading starting at age 2 until now. This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone whose child loves the ocean and the critters that live in it.

I bought this as a gift for my dolphin-loving daughter. She has read it so many times I think she has it memorized!

Purchased for grnddtr--she LOVES the usborne encyclopedia books--on any science or nature topic--these books can grow with the child--hers is now about a yr old and she is still reading it and absorbing information! At times I have suggested reading a story-type book, but she wants the encyclopedias instead! She received book at age six--puts it in her backpack when she & bitty baby are going on a "field trip".

My 4-year-old & I sat with this wonderful book, reading, discussing & learning for a full 1-1/2 hours!! (How long will your 4-yr-old wiggleworm sit still?). He carries it around & demands rereads from everyone. A marvelous & enchanting learning tool. Buy it!

Grandsons love these so much getting more in the series this year for Christmas!

very helpful for kids to understand in general.

My daughter loved this book! Very engaging and colorful!

The book doesn't have a proper introduction likeeg. how many oceans are there, where are they situated, what are their names etc. (instead it has just a map/picuture showing these)Generally the book is not structured well into chapters.e.g some sea animals are randomly selected and explained, but that even not in detail.e.g. penguins are get just a half pagee.g. sharks are just mentioned at the side, not even a proper page or chaptersome animals are even left out e.g. polar bearsThere is still lot of information, but it's lots of bits from here and there. I really expected from Usborne more.My 7 year old still likes the book, and loves browsing in it.

This is one of a few 'education' encyclopedias I got for my 6 year old granddaughter to help explain her questions. The layout is superb and the presentation perfectly laid out, all in relevant areas. She loves it and it really does help - both of us.

Good quality, colourful book packed with information. I'm happy with my purchase.

Good

Lovely book with pretty graphics. My 5 years old son loves this book.