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Ocean & Marine Life Chapter Books

Marine science and ocean adventure in chapter books goes deep. Ecosystems, exploration, the real biology of creatures that live in conditions that seem impossible. These 2,187 books serve the child who is serious about the sea.

2,187 books

Cover of Oceans and Seas

Water, Water Everywhere!

Oceans and Seas

Waves crash against the shore in this guide to the big blue, featuring world maps, marine life facts, and helpful tips f

Cover of Shark Girl

For the child who dives headfirst into their passions, even when those interests seem a bit unusual to the rest of the w

Cover of The Life Cycle of a Whale

Life Cycle Explorers #1

The Life Cycle of a Whale

For the budding marine biologist curious about how sea giants grow. This simple guide uses real photos to explain how a

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Cover of Looking at Low Tide

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

Looking at Low Tide

Houghton Mifflin

For the child who loves exploring nature, this book offers a fascinating look at the hidden world uncovered when the oce

Ages 4–7

Cover of Dolphin Baby!

Nature Storybooks

For curious kids fascinated by the ocean, this gentle story follows a baby dolphin's first milestones, from finding his

Cover of The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle

The Secret Life of Animals #1

The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle

Maddalena Bearzi

For the curious child who marvels at the ocean, this story explores the grit and wonder of a sea turtle's long journey t

Cover of Shells

Graham D. Saunders

For the curious explorer who loves beachcombing: discover how shells are made and identify the fascinating creatures tha

Cover of Look, There's a Submarine!

Look, There's a...

Look, There's a Submarine!

For the curious toddler eager to explore the unknown. This interactive peek-through book satisfies a child's natural won

Cover of In the Palace of the Ocean King

In the Palace of the Ocean King

A brave daughter must face her deepest fears of the deep blue sea to rescue someone she loves from the kingdom of the Oc

Cover of Hidden in the Ocean

Animals Hidden #2

Hidden in the Ocean

For the curious child who loves games of hide-and-seek, this book reveals how ocean animals use clever disguises to stay

Cover of Going to a Beach

A World of Field Trips #2

Going to a Beach

Rebecca Rissman

For the curious child eager to understand what to expect on a trip to the beach, this book provides a gentle introductio

Cover of The Brave Whale

The Brave Whale

For the child who feels a deep connection to nature and wants to make a difference in the world through bravery and comm

Cover of Rip Tide

Deep beneath the ocean, Ty and a girl from the surface must defend their subsea homestead from outlaws while uncovering

Cover of The Fisherman and the Theefyspray

The Fisherman and the Theefyspray

For the child learning how their choices impact the natural world. A fisherman discovers that a rare prize is actually a

Cover of Great White Shark vs. Megalodon

Great White Shark vs. Megalodon

Charles C. Hofer

For the child who loves imagining epic creature clashes, this book compares the legendary Megalodon and the Great White

Cover of About Crustaceans

About Crustaceans

For the budding scientist or little beachcomber fascinated by the tiny creatures they find in tide pools and at the seas

Cover of Only Joking! Laughed the Lobster

The Giggle Club

Only Joking! Laughed the Lobster

For the child who loves a good giggle and needs a gentle reminder that practical jokes can sometimes backfire in the mos

Cover of The Undersea Treasure Hunt

Little Fish and Friends

The Undersea Treasure Hunt

Little Fish and Dolphin splash through the waves together on a colorful quest to find treasure hidden deep on the ocean

Cover of Stingers

Randy Wayne White

For the child who loves tech and the outdoors, this adventure builds excitement for environmental science through high-s

Cover of Hermit Crab

For the child feeling small and vulnerable in a big world, this story explores the courage it takes to leave one's shell

Cover of I Wonder If I'll See a Whale

I Wonder If I'll See a Whale

Frances Ward Weller

For the child who loves the ocean and is learning that the best things in nature are worth the wait.

Cover of Just Be Jelly

My Little Ocean #1

For the child who gets overwhelmed by change or unexpected worries. A high-strung jellyfish helps a panicky sardine lear

Cover of Beside the Bay

Sheila White Samton

For the curious toddler or preschooler who loves exploring the outdoors. This rhythmic walk along the shore turns a day

Cover of All at Sea: Adventures and Misadventures Afloat

All at Sea: Adventures and Misadventures Afloat

For the young explorer drawn to the power of the ocean, this collection of maritime tales captures the bravery and grit

More Formats for Ocean & Marine Life

Picture Books(159)Graphic Novels(116)Young Adult(105)Middle Grade(88)Early Readers(65)Poetry(37)Board Books(11)

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