The Secret World of Seahorses

Visit the enchanting world of seahorses—and learn about their habits, what threatens them, and how we can help them survive.

It’s hard to see a seahorse! They like to hide alone, they change color to blend in with their surroundings, and they’re able to hold very still. But another reason seahorses are so hard to see is that humans have taken so many from the ocean, for trinkets, teas, and tonics. What’s more, the animals’ habitats—seagrass meadows, coral reefs, and mangroves—are vulnerable to pollution, fishing, and other human activities, as well as the ongoing effects of climate change. With a clear text and brilliantly colorful artwork, this window into the world of an enchanting creature includes engaging final notes about climate change and seahorses—and how we can come to their aid.Nicola Davies is a zoologist and award-winning author whose many books for children include Emperor of the Ice, illustrated by Catherine Rayner; Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes, Grow: Secrets of Our DNA, and Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, all illustrated by Emily Sutton; and Bat Loves the Night, illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies, as well as other Read and Wonder titles. She lives in Wales.

Lou Baker-Smith is the illustrator of Ice Journey of the Polar Bear by Martin Jenkins. An illustrator and designer whose work has appeared in picture books, magazines, greeting cards, and more, she lives in England.