“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” — Jacques Cousteau
A great big book about our great vast oceans. Some of the topics explored are watercraft (vessels that travel on or under water), ship life and navigation, the many inhabitants of the ocean, “tales from the deep,” famous disasters at sea and nautical experiments to try at home. Sprinkled throughout are questions that engage readers in wonder such as “What does sea spray smell like?” and “Could you ‘catch’ your dinner if you were in complete darkness?” Included is a recipe for caldeirada, a Portuguese fish stew — a nod to the author and illustrator’s heritage.
Ocean: A Visual Miscellany was written by Ricardo Henriques, illustrated by André Letria and published by Chronicle Books.