For millions of years
these first bits of life
became more, and then more,
and then more.

Long, long ago, when the Earth was young and new, the planet was a fiery place. Volcanoes exploded from deep down below, and steamy, hot clouds rose up high. Rain poured down for thousands of years, filling the world's very first oceans. There the teeniest stirrings of life began. Earth's creatures grew bigger and bigger, evolving into exciting forms like jellyfish, coral, and worms.

Millions of years passed. Down in the depths and up near the surface, ocean life grew and spread. Now the sea teems with all sorts of animals—squid, turtles, dolphins, barracudas, even glowing fish, all living in the waters where long, long ago, life itself came to be.

Spanning over 4.5 billion years of evolution, How the Sea Came to Be is a lyrical spectacular introduction to geology, oceanography, and marine biology. Captivating verse and awe-inspiring illustrations showcase the beauty and biodiversity of the ocean and the incredible organisms who call it home.

From the dust jacket