(3) 4-6 Illustrated by André Letria. This visually arresting miscellany includes a multitude of ocean-related facts as well as experiments and even a recipe for Portuguese fish stew. Beginning with the difference between an ocean and a sea, Henriques's text covers the parts of a ship, signaling alphabet, knot-tying, types of fish, shipwrecks, and environmental concerns, all punctuated by textured drawings in a sharp black-and-blue palette. The sheer amount of information here invites repeated perusals.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler