What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deep-sea creatures, zombie-making fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep…
Deep: Dive into Hidden Worlds is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view.
Jess McGeachin is an author and illustrator of picture books and non-fiction. His debut picture book Fly, was shortlisted for the World Illustration awards, Queensland Literary Awards and the 2020 Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award. McGeachin is inspired by the natural world and loves crafting stories full of hidden details that the reader can keep finding well after the first look. So it’s no wonder that Deep: Dive into Hidden Worlds is a project of passion and intrigue.
I love a good general knowledge book, which is why Deep: Dive into Hidden Worlds is a fantastic new addition to my shelf. With stunningly vivid illustrations and bite-sized information, this book takes you from the deepest depths of the ocean to the places we can’t see in outer space.
The book’s consistent format of short paragraphs under sub-headings makes it easy to recall facts and memorise all the cool new things you learn. While this doesn’t need to be read continuously, I admittedly read it in one sitting. To-the-point facts combined with captivating illustrations on each page tempts you to fly through it and keep learning more. This book is perfect for children and teens, and if they’re anything like me, they’ll be walking around sharing every new fun fact they’ve learnt.
There’s a very handy index and glossary at the end of the book to help you easily find information and define new terms. The book also ends with a section called ‘Deep Connections’ that ties everything together: ‘Even though they’re millions of miles apart, the distant corners of the deep still have things in common. Finding deep connections can help us understand our universe and how we fit into it.’
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