The Indian Ocean is the world's third largest ocean. Madagascar is the largest island in the Indian Ocean. The belly of the cookiecutter shark glows. These are just a few of the amazing facts in Life in the Indian Ocean. This educational exploration book invites young readers, grades 1-4, to learn about the sea creatures who make their home in the Indian Ocean, its topography, and vegetation through vibrant photography and captions. Content includes further reading and web site recommendations, as well as a glossary of terms and index.