Creatures of the Deep: In Search of the Sea's Monsters and the World They Live In

Review\nA wild, fantastic journey to the bottom of the sea. Award-winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt gives readers a glimpse of the amazing variety of creatures found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish, huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep-sea vents, the author embarks on a magical journey roaming across the abyssal plains and descending into deep-sea trenches more than 20,000 feet down below the surface of the sea. -- Martin Lea ― Bridport News Published On: 2022-01-16\n[Review of previous edition:] More than a picture book ... Hoyt's elegant writing provides both the historical background for deep-sea exploration and an ecological perspective on life in the ocean's depths. ― American Scientist Published On: 2001-11-01\n[Previous edition:] Winner, Outstanding Nonfiction Book of the Year ― American Society of Journalists and Authors Published On: 2014-06-01\n[Review of previous edition:] A brisk history of deep sea research ... as engagingly descriptive as he is instructive, Hoyt takes readers on an extensive tour through the underwater zones ... Teen science buffs will enjoy the photographs and Hoyt's animation and clarity. -- Donna Seaman ― Booklist Published On: 2001-12-01\n[Review of previous edition:] Erich Hoyt, an award-winning science writer, gives readers an amazing tour of the ocean world through an underwater camera in this fascinating book. He examines former and current sea monsters which dwell at various depths of the ocean. His purpose is to dispel misconceptions and turn these monsters into animals worthy of humans' respect, patient curiosity and admiration. This book has several strengths: the text provides a wealth of interesting information; the colour photographs are no less than fabulous, affording readers a glimpse into the murky ocean world; and, perhaps, most important of all, Hoyt's obvious passion for the ocean and the myriad life forms it harbors comes through loud and clear. Highly Recommended. -- Gail Hamilton ― Canadian Materials Published On: 2002-03-01\n[Review of previous edition:] Creatures of the Deep separates monster fact from fiction, with nature writer Erich Hoyt plunging to the depths of the world's oceans in search of the ogres. -- Paul Allen ― Geographical [UK] Published On: 2002-03-01\n[Review of previous edition:] Some of these [creatures] could have doubled as imagined horrors lurking in David Lynch's mind. Frightening fish that are 90 per cent jaws; a leering, cyclopean--seeming sea cucumber; and a sentient tube. ― Globe and Mail Published On: 2014-12-06\n[Review of previous edition:] Hoyt ... shares his enthusiasm for and knowledge about the extraordinary creatures of the deep sea ...[The book has a] knowledgeable and accessible approach to marine life and high quality photography. -- Mary Nickum ― Library Journal Published On: 2001-12-01\n[Review of previous edition:] Hoyt unravels the complex predator-prey relationships from "killer" copepods to battles among giant squids and sperm whales, presenting compelling portraits of animals that are superbly adapted denizen of a dark high-pressure world. ― Newsletter of the National Association of Science Writers [UK] Published On: 2002-01-01\n[Review of previous edition:] Combines dramatic photographs with extraordinary tales of undersea life. ― Publishers Weekly Published On: 2001-10-01\n[Review of previous edition:] The most striking element ... are the more than 150 color photographs that capture everything from sea cucumbers to vampire squids in all their watery glory. -- Rachel Robb ― Quill and Quire Published On: 2001-10-01\n[Review of previous edition:] The general summary of the ocean's layers, specific views of the selected "monsters," and the perspective of the life and environment interaction combine to make this book a splendid overview. The photographs, sidebars, and unique life-forms presented offer