Beasts from the Deep, written by Matt Ralphs and illustrated by Kaley McKean, 2024 Winner of Children's Book of the Year: Animals and Nature at The Week Junior Book Awards. Dive down if you dare and discover the world’s strangest, scariest and most magnificent sea creatures in this breathtaking gift book from the University of Cambridge and Nosy Crow! Did you know there is a place on Earth that’s hardly been explored at all? A place with near-freezing temperatures, crushing water pressure and total darkness? Discover a magnificent menagerie of monsters that lurk deep down in our oceans – from sharks that can live for 500 years, to fish with teeth so long they can’t close their mouths. Find out about anglerfish, giant squid, goblin sharks, coffinfish, barreleyes and many, many more amazing creatures in this stunningly illustrated gift book that will delight, surprise and inspire on every page. With awe-inspiring artwork from Kaley McKean and atmospheric, engaging text by Matt Ralphs, created in consultation with marine biologist Dr Helen Scales alongside Dr Rosalyn Wade from the Museum of Zoology, University of Cambridge. The first book in a new partnership between Nosy Crow and the University of Cambridge, combining inspiring titles from this award-winning children's publisher with the expertise of one of the top universities in the world. Recommended for ages 7-9 years. Product details: Hardback book, 96 pages 29 x 25 cm Multi-embossed cover and special neon inks throughout ISBN: 9781839943348