The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole: A class trip to the ocean! Finally, the kids in Ms. Frizzle’s class are going on an ordinary field trip, just like everyone else. But when the Friz drives onto the beach, across the sand, and straight into the ocean water without stopping, the kids know that they have once again embarked on one of Ms. Frizzle’s crazy class trips! Open up the book to meet a wide array of creatures that live under the sea. Sharks, crabs, stingrays, dolphins and many more are waiting to sea your EYFS children (notice what we did there?). Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas ( French: Vingt Mille Lieues sous les mers) is a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne. Who Would Win? Killer Whale Vs Great White Shark by Jerry Pallotta: What would happen if a great white shark and a killer whale met each other? What if they were both hungry? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? Part of the awesome Who Would Win? book series. If you want to combine these books with some fun under the sea crafts & activities then you'll love THESE toddler activities.

The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World’s Coral Reefs by Kate Messner wraps the science of coral reefs around an inspiring biography of conservationist Ken Nedimyer. In 1998, William Butcher issued a new, annotated translation with the title Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas, published by Oxford University Press ( ISBN 978-0-19-953927-7). Butcher includes detailed notes, a comprehensive bibliography, appendices and a wide-ranging introduction studying the novel from a literary perspective. In particular, his original research on the two manuscripts studies the radical changes to the plot and to the character of Nemo urged on Verne by Hetzel, his publisher. With a finger puppet and in board book format In My Oceanis perfect to read with babies and toddlers. Read along and discover what makes the ocean such a great place for the little dolphin to live in. Favourite Under the Sea and Ocean Animal Fiction BooksThis book would be useful in Reception year classes and Early year classes to discuss the geography of the sea and the history of exploration. It can also lead to discussions about sea life in general and differentiating between sea creatures and mammals. As mentioned above, descriptive words are found throughout the tale, for example "Jewel Bright, eager, slinks, glide, booming", which can be utilised to discuss adjectives in English classes. Another favourite children’s author of our’s Leo Lionni is the author and illustrator behind Swimmya story with a moral and a wonderful book to read aloud to your children. More Animal Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers Learning about the ocean is super fun for kids thanks to the amazingly diverse nature of marine life and environments. Reading books about the ocean and the crazy collection of creatures that call it home is the perfect way to expand a child’s understanding of the Earth’s aquatic wonderlands. Super Sea Creatures PowerPoint - After reading the book, dive deeper into the world of sea creatures with this fantastic PowerPoint. It includes photos and fascinating facts about a range of animals under the sea.

Jules Verne (author), Walter James Miller (trans.). Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Washington Square Press, 1966. Standard Book Number 671-46557-0; Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 65-25245.Want to introduce your children to the weird and wonderful creatures that live under the sea? Then you'll love 'Let's Explore Under the Sea!', a book for EYFS children. This board book is part of the Twinkl Originals 0-3 collection, designed to support children with their early learning. Tip: Plan ahead and reserve these at your local library if you don't want to buy them - although after re-reading my list, these would all look good on my bookshelf!)

Along with National Geographic, we also love the Eyewitness guides from DK and DK Eyewitness Books: Oceanis full of information with fantastic images and another that will last through the years so a good investment. Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef During the year 1866, ships of various nationalities sight a mysterious sea monster, which, it is later suggested, might be a gigantic narwhal. The U.S. government assembles an expedition in New York City to find and destroy the monster. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist and the story's narrator, is in town at the time and receives a last-minute invitation to join the expedition; he accepts. Canadian whaler and master harpooner Ned Land and Aronnax's faithful manservant Conseil are also among the participants. These are novels which entertain, seduce and provoke thought,” he added. “They take us out of ourselves and invite us to explore other worlds. They’re also books full of promise. I can’t wait to see what this year’s winning writers do next.” A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea by Jessica Law: A fun, cumulative song with each verse introducing a new creature and its place in the food chain – the shark chases the eel, who chases the squid, who chases the snail… The Little Seahorse by Sheri Fink: This story about a little seahorse is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! When the seahorse finds a mysterious object, he must learn to speak up and ask for help to bring it to his mother. He even gains self-confidence and makes new friends along the way.This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen: The clever tale of a small, self-confident fish who has stolen a blue bowler hat from a big sleeping fish. He declares, “This hat is not mine. I just stole it,” rationalizing what he has done (“It was too small for him anyway”) as he swims to his hiding place.. unaware that the big fish is in quiet pursuit!