Reveals how oceans are formed, how waves are created, and how coastlines come to exist, then delves deep beneath the surface to vibrantly bring to life the complex underwater environments filled with fascinating ecosystems.
Describes the origin of the oceans, oceanic waves, tides, and currents, and the volcanoes and earthquakes that can cause tsunamis.
Oceans and Seas is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Earth's great bodies of water. Each volume contains a wealth of information, including physical features- surface area and depth, how the ocean was formed, plate movements, coastlines, islands, and more; climate- including tides, currents, trade winds, hurricanes, and tsunamis; marine life; the history of human settlement along the …
The sound of waves crashing along the seashore. The sun rising over a great sea as its rays glisten on the water. The smell and taste of fresh boiled lobster. These are unforgettable images of the world's oceans. Covering 71 percent of Earth's surface, oceans provide us with food, recreation, and a way to travel. These books are an overview of the physical characteristics, resources, plant and …
Students will learn all about the smallest ocean on Earth in Doreen Gonzales's narrative. Gonzales discusses interesting facts about the Arctic Ocean, from the kinds of water that make up this body of water, to its military importance. Also discussed are Arctic exploration, plant and animal life, current issues, and much more.
Surveys the origin, geological borders, climate, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Pacific Ocean.
Surveys the origin, geological borders, climate, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Atlantic Ocean.
Surveys the origin, geological borders, climate, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Indian Ocean.
Jacques Cousteau was the world’s ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people’s living rooms. Now, in this exciting picturebook biography, Dan Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind the snorkel. From the first moment he got a glimpse of what lived under the ocean’s waves, Cousteau was hooked. And so he set sail abo…