| ISBN |
9781912233731 (paperback) |
| Name |
Macdonald, Fiona, 1958- author. |
| Title |
The science of oceans : the watery truth about 72 percent of our planet's surface / written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by Bryan Beach. |
| Published |
New York, NY : Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2018. |
| ©2018 |
| Description |
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Notes |
"Published in Great Britain in 2018 by The Salariya Book Company Ltd." |
| Includes index. |
| Contents |
Water, water everywhere -- Ocean zones -- Waves and swells -- Tides -- Warm and cold currents -- Winds and weather -- Ocean extremes -- The water cycle -- Ocean life -- How we use the oceans -- Oceans in danger -- Earth's final frontier. |
| Summary |
This fascinating guide to the world's oceans combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From tides to marine life, it is an eye-opening introduction to the nature of oceans and what they contribute to the Earth. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Facts, Helpful Hint, Can You Believe It?, and Disgusting Data, which provide additional information and handy advice. |
| Target audience note |
For ages 8+. |
| Subjects |
Ocean -- Juvenile literature |
| Oceanography -- Juvenile literature |
| Other Names |
Beach, Bryan illustrator. |
| Series |
The science of. |
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