The text is every bit as important as the exquisitely-detailed photos. I love that the photographs are so magnified and vivid. The use of white space in brilliant. It showcases each photo.

This encyclopedia is geared towards older children/teenager/young adults. The large photographs and drawings attract children and adults. It is extremely educational and informative but the vivid photographs are so detailed that it is easy to forget t...  Read More

Dk and smithsonian collaborated on this book. The chapters include coral reefs and sandy beaches all the way to the deep oceans. There are almost 300 topics that covers living and non-living parts related to the oceans on earth.

Physical version of the book is a stunner - it's a large coffee table sized book. Great as a coffee table bock and educational reference.

These smithsonian and dk books are an absolute boon to families. They are infinitely affordable and are outstanding for engaging children in the arts and sciences. In the tradition of both dk and the smithsonian, the book becomes a museum in your home...  Read More

All text is too small to read unless the screen is enlarged so much as to lose perspective. Couldn't read anything on the kindle version. This is truly unfortunate.