What a Submarine Sees - by Laura Knowles Hardcover

Book Synopsis

A little yellow sub is heading beneath the waves . . .What strange things will the submarine see as it dives deeper and deeper?

Folding out to nearly 8 feet, children can look at all the different things the submarine sees on its way, as it travels past a pod of whales, across a coral reef and spooky shipwreck, and close to an underwater volcano and strange, deep-sea creatures. Playful text guides the journey, providing a fun shared experience and a conversation starter for parents and young children.

The reverse side of the concertina features spot illustrations picked out from the main scene. When you turn over the concertina there is more expansive information about all sorts of submersibles and amazing underwater life.

From the book:

All Sorts of Submarine

Submarines and submersibles come in all shapes and sizes. Huge, nuclear-powered naval submarines patrol the oceans, while small submersibles are used to explore shipwrecks and the secrets of the ocean floor. Some are designed simply for fun--after all, wouldn't you love to take a ride underwater?

Ocean Zones

As you travel down from the ocean's surface, less sunlight can get through the water, and it is colder. The various depths of the ocean are called "zones." Different animals have adapted to live in each zone.

About the Author

Vivian Mineker (Illustrator)
Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese-American illustrator who mainly works with watercolour and gouache. When she's not drawing or painting, you can probably find her outside running around with her dog Darlie, browsing and sniffing at books in bookstores, and occasionally stopping for a cup of coffee or a piece of cake.