Anyone who’s curious about the ocean and passionate about protecting the 70% of our planet it covers should dive straight into this book. It’s cleverly designed for all ages, packed with doodles, annotations, and hands-on activities that invite readers to talk and explore. The drawings make intimidating scientific ideas like tides and current flow seem accessible; a diagram of the ‘tidal zone ecosystem’ is turned into a piece of art at Rothman’s hand. It’s full of brilliant, playful facts; octopuses in captivity can open latches and unscrew lids, cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) are descended from four-legged land mammals and the manatee’s closest living relative is the elephant. It also investigates the ways humans have connected with the ocean, whether it’s strapping on scuba gear or keeping watch in a lighthouse. This book sparks wonder. It offers a powerful glimpse into how incredibly vast and vibrant our small planetary home truly is; unique, strange, precious, and increasingly at risk due to our actions.

Elka, Little Unity