Author(s): Jonathan Bird

SCIENCE & NATURE

DoP May 2009, UK 250x210mm / 132pp Hardcover The ocean contains an astounding variety and diversity of life, much of which is completely foreign to us on land. While the colourful and varied forms of invertebrates and reef fish may enchant us, it is the large animals that really grab and hold our interest. From the gentle plant-eating manatee to carnivorous sharks to massive whales that can dwarf a school bus, the ocean is filled with a staggering number of big animals. Join underwater photographer Jonathan Bird on this underwater safari to explore the wealth of large marine animals that make their homes in the big blue. Our stunning new range of books "Wild Things" continues to grow in 2008 with the addition of three new titles. To compliment the first in the series, "The Great Apes", new books are "Creatures of the Deep Blue", "Gorillas" and "Living Dinosaurs".Each book looks in depth at the amazing range of life on our planet with incredible photography and fascinating editorial from some of the best photojournalists of current times.The books are high quality productions, portrait format, with 132 pages of stunning photography - we are confident that this range of books will prove to be as exciting and popular as our "Wildlife Monograph" series.