Earth's Incredible Oceans    by Jess French & Claire McElfatrick Order:  USA  Can DK Publishing, 2021 (2021) Hardcover, e-Book      Reviewed by Hilary Williamson Summertime seems the perfect time for this appealing and informative children's book (aimed at ages seven to nine), Earth's Incredible Oceans by Jess French and beautifully illustrated by Claire McElfatrick. Sections address What is an ocean?, Ocean animals, Living in the ocean, Ocean Habitats, and Oceans and me. Readers young and old will learn a great deal from the book. I especially enjoyed the pages on the ocean floor, which explain why 'The bottom of the ocean is one of the most mysterious places on the planet.' Did you know that 'More people have been to the moon than have explored the deepest trenches of the ocean'? I once met a sea snake off Australia and have swum with giant turtles so liked learning more about them, as well as about coral reefs (which are 'found in less than 1 percent of the ocean, but are home to 25 percent of ocean plant and animal species.') It was equally fascinating to read about Seagrass meadows, Kelp forests, Life under the ice, and so much more. The final chapter, Oceans and me, brings it all home to the young reader, explaining why they are critical to all life on Earth, and the damage we humans have done to them. Take this delightful volume along on a seaside holiday and learn as you explore what's all around you. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews