Ocean : a children's encyclopedia / written by John Woodward.
From the ocean floor to rugged coastlines, sunlit waters to frozen seas, Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia explores and unravels the mysteries of our blue planet in fascinating detail. This all-encompassing book takes you into the heart of a breathtaking world. As well as exploring the dazzling array of marine life, there are thought-provoking features on how oceans formed, the rhythm of the tides, the frozen world of sea ice, and the dangers of pollution. With stunning photographs and detailed satellite images, Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia brings Earth's largest and most mysterious habitat to life. -- From dust jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 1465435948
- ISBN: 1465436642
- ISBN: 9781465435941
- ISBN: 9781465436641
- Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1. Atlas of the oceans. Oceans of the world ; Arctic ocean ; Atlantic ocean ; Indian ocean ; Pacific ocean ; Southern ocean -- 2. Blue planet. Planet ocean ; How oceans formed ; New land ; Ocean floor ; Mid-ocean ridges ; Deepest depths ; Grinding plates ; Evolving oceans ; Tsunamis ; Hotspots ; Lava flow ; Continental shelves ; Changing sea levels ; Ocean water ; Light, heat, and sound ; Oceanic winds ; Oceanic storms ; Waves ; Plunging breaker ; Surface currents ; Sargasso Sea ; Upwelling zones ; Deepwater currents -- 3. Open ocean. Depth zones ; Sunlit zone ; Zooplankton ; Drifting jellies ; Food chain ; Hungry schools ; Oceanic hunters ; Bait ball ; Sharks ; Filter-feeding giants ; Baleen whales ; Lunge-feeding whales ; Toothed whales and dolphins ; Ocean birds ; Twilight zone ; Dark zone ; Ocean floor life ; Life on black smokers -- 4. Shallow seas. Fertile waters ; Seabed ; Seaweeds ; Kelp forests ; Sea otter ; Seafloor fish ; Sea snails and clams ; Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish ; Hatching octopus ; Prawns, lobsters, and crabs ; Starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers ; Jellyfish and anemones ; Corals and coral reefs ; Great Barrier Reef ; Reef fish ; Reef invertebrates ; Giant clam ; Atolls and lagoons -- 5. Coast and seashore. Tides ; Wave power ; Cliffs and caves ; Twelve apostles ; Rocky shore life ; Tide pools ; Beaches, dunes, and spits ; Hidden riches ; Shorebirds ; Oystercatchers ; Seabird colonies ; Sea turtles ; Shore crabs ; Estuaries and mudflats ; Deltas ; Salt marshes ; Mangrove swamps ; Scarlet ibis ; Seagrass beds ; Sea snakes and crocodiles -- 6. Polar seas. Polar extremes ; Sea ice ; Life under the ice ; Crabeater seals and penguins ; Sleek hunters ; Antarctic hunters ; Antarctic islands ; Glaciers and ice shelves ; Icebergs ; Blue icebergs ; Arctic seals ; Icy nurseries ; Hunters on the ice ; Humans on the ice -- 7. Oceans and us. Voyages of discovery ; Ocean science ; Scuba diving ; Deep-sea submersibles ; Historic shipwrecks ; Minerals from the oceans ; Energy from the oceans ; Fishing ; Stilt fishing ; Ocean trade ; Oceans in danger ; Climate change ; Marine conservation ; Captive breeding ; Glossary.
- Target Audience Note:
- IG1200L lexileIG1200L Lexile
- Awards Note:
- Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2016
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | J551.46 WOO (Text) | 36015000793139 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
