The magnificent book of creatures of the abyss / written by Bethanie and Josh Hestermann ; illustrated by Val Walerczuk

Take a deep dive into the world of wild, weird, and wonderful sea creatures! Get up close to some of extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface. A gulper eel with an inflatable mouth, a barreleye fish with a transparent head, a goblin shark with an extendable jaw, a vampire squid that can turn itself inside out, and a sea worm that drops "bombs", are just a few of the incredible creatures you’ll encounter. Filled with facts and bright, bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss takes young readers on a deep dive of adventure and exploration! EXPLORE THE ABYSS: The abyss, or deepest parts of the oceans, is home to some of the weirdest, wildest, and most unique creatures on the planet. 36 INCREDIBLE CREATURES: Kids can learn about dozens of deep-sea dwellers, from the gulper eel with an inflatable mouth to the barreleye fish with a transparent head. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed, and scientifically accurate images bring some of the most incredible deep-sea creatures to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral animal lovers of all ages. CREATURES OF THE ABYSS WORLD MAP: A full-page map shows where each creature lurks in the deep. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks. Get up close to some of extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface. A gulper eel with an inflatable mouth, a barreleye fish with a transparent head, a goblin shark with an extendable jaw, a vampire squid that can turn itself inside out, and a sea worm that drops "bombs", are just a few of the incredible creatures you'll encounter. Filled with facts and bright, bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss takes young readers on a deep dive of adventure and exploration! EXPLORE THE ABYSS: The abyss, or deepest parts of the oceans, is home to some of the weirdest, wildest, and most unique creatures on the planet. 36 INCREDIBLE CREATURES: Kids can learn about dozens of deep-sea dwellers, from the gulper eel with an inflatable mouth to the barreleye fish with a transparent head. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed, and scientifically accurate images bring some of the most incredible deep-sea creatures to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthral animal lovers of all ages. CREATURES OF THE ABYSS WORLD MAP: A full-page map shows where each creature lurks in the deep. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks. Cover 1 Title Page 4 Copyright 5 Introduction 6 Contents 7 Pink see-through fantasia 9 Vampire squid 11 E.T. sponge 13 Deep-sea siphonophore 15 Scaly-foot snail 17 Shining bomber worm 19 Deep-sea brittle star 21 Blob sculpin 23 Gulper eel 25 Humpback anglerfish 27 Giant tubeworm 29 Goblin shark 31 Sparks’ two-armed ctenophore 33 Black swallower 35 Giant isopod 37 Bigfin squid 39 Tripod fish 41 Barreleye 43 Giant deep-sea nudibranch 45 Common fangtooth 47 Emperor dumbo octopus 49 Whalefish 51 Zombie worm 53 Sea pig 55 Owlfish 57 Sperm whale 59 Bloodybelly comb jelly 61 Mariana snailfish 63 Dandelion siphonophore 65 Strawberry squid 67 Greenland shark 69 Giant phantom jelly 71 Pom-pom anemone 73 Pacific viperfish 75 Balloon worm 77 Piglet squid 79 "Take a deep dive into the world of wild, weird, and wonderful sea creatures! Get up close to some of the extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface"-- Provided by publisher The deep sea is home to some of the most bizarre creatures on earth -- you might think some of them are monsters from stories! Each creature is accompanied by their scientific name, facts, statistics, and full-color poster-sized illustrations