About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing a fascination with the unknown, the spooky, or the 'monsters' that might lurk in the dark. It is a perfect bridge for children who are transitioning from fictional tales of creatures to real-world scientific inquiry. The book uses the natural mystery of the deep sea to channel a child's fear or curiosity into a sense of awe and academic interest. Leighton Taylor takes young readers on an expedition to the midnight zone, introducing them to bioluminescent fish, giant isopods, and the fangtooth. While the photography is vivid and may seem slightly eerie to younger or more sensitive readers, the tone remains grounded in biology and exploration. It is an excellent choice for building vocabulary and introducing the concept of extreme environments and the specialized adaptations required to survive them.
