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Books and activities about the problems facing our oceans, and what we can do to help

 

Seas and oceans cover over 70% of our planet, and they’re home to over a million species. But life in the oceans is threatened by climate change, pollution – especially from plastics – and over-fishing. Here are some children's books and resources to find out more about oceans, the problems they face, and how to help them.

Top books for kids about oceans

Beautifully illustrated books with facts, flaps and photos of life in the oceans for children of all ages.
  1. Coral Reef Magic Painting Book
    Coral Reef Magic Painting Book
    Age: 3+
    US$9.99
  2. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans
    100 Things to Know About the Oceans
    Age: 8+
    US$12.99
  3. First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
    First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
    Age: 5+
    US$9.99
  4. See Inside Oceans
    See Inside Oceans
    Age: 6+
    US$14.99
  5. Look Inside Seas and Oceans
    Look Inside Seas and Oceans
    Age: 5+
    US$14.99
  6. My Very First Seas and Oceans Book
    My Very First Seas and Oceans Book
    Age: 3+
    US$11.99
  7. Little Lift and Look Under the Sea
    Little Lift and Look Under the Sea
    Age: 10+ months
    US$9.99
  8. Peek Inside the Sea
    Peek Inside the Sea
    Age: 3+
    US$11.99
  9. 1000 Things Under the Sea
    1000 Things Under the Sea
    Age: 3+
    US$14.99
See all books about seas and oceans

What’s the problem with our oceans?

Discover some of the main causes of ocean pollution and the actions we can take to reduce it with these fact-filled and practical books for children.
  1. Understanding the Climate Crisis
    Understanding the Climate Crisis
    Age: 10+
    US$12.99
  2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet
    100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet
    Age: 8+
    US$12.99
  3. Lift-the-Flap First Questions and Answers about Plastic
    Lift-the-Flap First Questions and Answers about Plastic
    Age: 5+
    US$14.99
  4. Lift-the-Flap Looking After Our Planet
    Lift-the-Flap Looking After Our Planet
    Age: 6+
    US$14.99
  5. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
    100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
    Age: 8+
    US$12.99
  6. Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers Weather
    Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers Weather
    Age: 5+
    US$14.99
  7. Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Recycling and Trash
    Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Recycling and Trash
    Age: 5+
    US$14.99
See all books about the environment

Did you know?

  • - To help rebuild damaged coral reefs, scientists may play recordings of healthy reefs.
  • - One tiny sea creature keeps us breathing.
Discover all our Facts of the Week

Books about coral reefs

Coral reefs are home to many marine species, and they help protect coastlines from storms and floods. At least 50% of coral reefs have died over the last 30 years, as a result of pollution and physical destruction.



Usborne has made a donation to the International Coral Reef Society, which represents scientists working on coral reefs and funds local research and education programmes. We're also publishing an exciting range of books for children about coral reefs in 2021 and 2022 – from Magic Painting to Peep Inside.

See all Usborne books about coral reefs

Top 12 websites about oceans

At Usborne Quicklinks we've chosen some of the best websites about oceans for you to visit.

Discover some of the threats facing our oceans and what science can do to help, explore a coral reef, test yourself with ocean quizzes and play a game to see how many plastic bags you can snatch from the ocean.

Visit our recommended websites about oceans

Oceans activity sheets

Dive into the oceans with these downloadable puzzles and colouring sheets.
  • Fish colouring
    Fish colouring
    These fish have lots of colourful stripes!
    Age: 3-4 years
    Download
  • Find the dolphins
    Find the dolphins
    Can you see a crab riding on a dolphin?
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
    View book: Look and Find Puzzles Under the Sea
  • North Pole maze
    North Pole maze
    Can you find your way to the North Pole? Watch out for icebergs!
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
    View book: Planet Earth Mazes
  • Penguin puzzles
    Penguin puzzles
    Help the mother penguin find her chick, spot penguins, and more.
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
  • Rock pool word search
    Rock pool word search
    How many sea creatures can you find?
    Age: 7+ years
    Download
  • Rock pool spot the difference
    Rock pool spot the difference
    Spot the differences in the tide pool after the tide has come up.
    Age: 7+ years
    Download
  • Shipwreck spotting
    Shipwreck spotting
    Can you spot all the fish swimming around the shipwreck?
    Age: 3-4 years
    Download
  • Under the sea maze
    Under the sea maze
    Help the little red fish find a safe route to the cave.
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
    View book: Under the Sea Mazes
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