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Author
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 286 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
""The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean." A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss...
3) The book of eels: our enduring fascination with the most mysterious creature in the natural world
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
241 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Part H Is for Hawk, part The Soul of an Octopus, The Book of Eels is both a meditation on the world's most elusive fish-the eel-and a reflection on the human condition"--
6) Indian Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : colored illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
8) Arctic Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
10) Pacific Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : colored illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 303 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an exploration of the science and history of the deep sea that touches on such subjects as the Challenger Deep lowest oceanic point, submarine technology, and competitive diving.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Journey to the depths of the ocean and meet the animals that live at different levels of the sea. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances of each depth range. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Top Shelf Productions
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
110 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Join best friends and surfers Sam and Jade as they explore the world of ocean science, from physics to marine biology to ecology to surfing lessons. Presented in comic book format.
"Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why do the tides change with the moon? Can dolphins really see using sound? How does surfing actually work? And what can we do to protect the ocean? Cresting from the pages of the beloved graphic novel series Surfside Girls,...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Language
English
Description
"From New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
xi, 169 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface--and it's swimming with wild and beautiful marine animals. Packed with beautiful photos and interesting facts, this guide goes beyond other nature books for kids, taking you under the sea and into the homes of incredible ocean dwellers. This guide takes you into vibrant coral reefs, jagged coastlines, and icy polar regions. You'll explore how each ecosystem has changed, discover amazing ocean animals...
Author
Series
Magic treehouse volume 39
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
106 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures.
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
85 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 38 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with Lucy Letherland's animal characters."--Amazon.com