Ocean Animals for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Whales, Sharks, and Other Marine Life

Name: Ocean Animals for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Whales, Sharks, and Other Marine Life
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (1122 reviews)
Author: Bethanie Hestermann

by Bethanie Hestermann

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4.8 (1,122)

4.8 stars from 1,122 reviews. Top 89% of Nonfiction books we track.

$2.99KU67% off peak

Last checked: Jul 18, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're a parent or teacher looking for non-fiction that actually keeps kids aged 6 to 9 engaged without dumbing things down.
You have a child obsessed with sharks, whales, or sea creatures and want them to learn the real science behind what fascinates them.
You want a book that balances fun facts (like which sea-dwellers can open jars) with genuine marine biology concepts.

Maybe not for you if...

You're searching for a book focused purely on stories or narratives rather than facts and information.
You have a very young child under 6, as the reading level and complexity are pitched at early primary school kids.
You want a deep dive into one specific ocean animal rather than a broad survey of dozens of marine species.

About this book

Ocean Animals for Kids is part of the Junior Scientists series for children ages 6 to 9. The book explores creatures living in the ocean, including sharks, snakes, penguins, and polar bears, covering mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates. The book includes animal profiles of dozens of marine species, from sea spiders to sponges, with information about where they live and what they eat. It also introduces marine science topics such as currents, tides, climate, and the deepest parts of the ocean. The book features fun facts about ocean life, including which sea-dwellers can open jars, which have pink poop, and what happens when marine iguanas sneeze.

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$1.99 – $8.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 22 months. Goes on sale roughly every 51 days. Typically stays discounted for 190 days.

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Currently around #85K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 22% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,122 reviews

Gaining approximately 28 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.8 over the tracking period.

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