{"product_id":"jellyfish-drifters-of-the-deep-9781459843820","title":"Jellyfish: Drifters of the Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 600 million years ago, long before dinosaurs and many animals we know today, jellyfish were already swimming in the waters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUntil recently, they were thought to be plants. Now we know that these marine animals are strong swimmers, use their tentacles to hunt several prey at once and can even produce their own bioluminescence. Due to their ability to easily adapt to different environments, jellyfish have evolved and thrived despite pollution, overfishing and a rise in water temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspired by the author's childhood experience snorkeling with her aunt who was a science teacher, \u003cem\u003eJellyfish: Drifters of the Deep\u003c\/em\u003e explores fascinating jellyfish facts, including information on their various species, anatomy, life cycles, venom, hunting strategies and more. Dance among tentacles and discover the mysteries of jellyfish!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silvia Lazzarino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.40h x 8.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459843820\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilvia Lazzarino\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Chilean and Italian interdisciplinary artist. She has degrees in biology and design as well as certificates in science communication and natural science illustration. She writes, illustrates and designs books and other graphic products about nature. She also teaches natural science illustration and science communication for both adults and children in universities, bookstores, schools, museums and festivals. Silvia has published three books: \u003cem\u003eMisteriosas Medusas\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSueño Animal\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCiudad Silvestre\u003c\/em\u003e. Silvia lives in the south of Chile, where she works in her studio immersed in the temperate forest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawrence Schimel \u003c\/strong\u003e writes in both Spanish and English and has published over 130 books as author or anthologist in a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, graphic novels and children's literature. His children's books include\u003cem\u003eEarly One Morning\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBedtime, Not Playtime!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLucky Me\u003c\/em\u003e, which was chosen for IBBY'S Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities and also won a Crystal Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Lawrence is also a prolific literary translator of over 200 books, including \u003cem\u003eNewborns: How Baby Animals Come into the World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRO-BO\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCristina Plays\u003c\/em\u003e, which received a starred review from \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e. His translations have won a Mildred L. Batchelder Honor and an Américas Award Honor (twice), among other distinctions. He lives in Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Silvia Lazzarino \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48944035856541,"sku":"9781459843820","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_6714c82e-d167-4af8-a142-6a6ce9336653.jpg?v=1790153534","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/jellyfish-drifters-of-the-deep-9781459843820","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}