100 Things to Know about the Oceans

100 Things to Know about the Oceans
Author: Jerome Martin
Publisher: 100 Things to Know
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-02-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781805071679

Do fish wear pajamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.

The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids

The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids
Author: Bethanie Hestermann
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1648768857

From anemones to zooplankton—500 awesome ocean facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Do you know a kid who's captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean's surface? This sea animal book for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks! Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with ocean trivia such as: Sea cucumbers can eject some of their organs to defend themselves and then regrow them within a few weeks. The Challenger Deep is the deepest place on Earth, almost 7 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Blue whales are the largest animals that have ever lived—their tongue weighs as much as an entire elephant! Kids will light up as they discover fascinating fishes and deep-sea giants with the best in ocean books for kids.

Seymour Simon's Extreme Oceans

Seymour Simon's Extreme Oceans
Author: Seymour Simon
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2013-02-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452108781

Join Seymour Simon, the "dean" of children's science nonfiction, as he investigates the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean. Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans—riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs make for an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater expedition!

Ocean and Sea

Ocean and Sea
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 054533022X

An introduction to Earth's oceans, covering water, geology, tides, waves, coastlines, and ocean life, and presenting numerous photographs.

1000 Things You Should Know about Oceans

1000 Things You Should Know about Oceans
Author: Clint Twist
Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Marine animals
ISBN: 9781842368527

1000 Things You Should Know About Oceans is a fantastic reference resource. Each of the 100 subjects are covered in ten key facts and accompanied by detailed artwork and photography. Explore life beneath the waves and find out some incredible facts like: oceans cover almost 362 million sq km of the earth's surface. The first modern fish appeared around 250 million years ago. The size of a seahorse ranges from less than one centimeter to 13cm.

Oceans For Dummies

Oceans For Dummies
Author: Ashlan Cousteau
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2021-02-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119654432

Dive deep to explore the ocean From how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, this is the holy grail of ocean books that’s easy for everyone to digest. It features fun facts about some of the most incredible, bizarre, and fascinating creatures in the ocean, from mantis shrimp that can strike things with the speed of a .22 caliber bullet to fish with clear heads that can see out of the top of their skulls. The ocean is full of wonders and there is still so much left to explore and understand. How our oceans work What creatures live in the ocean Find out how the ocean regulates our climate and weather patterns How growing pollution threatens our ocean and its inhabitants Oceans For Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the ocean, including kids, adults, students, ocean lovers, surfers, fishermen, conservationists, sailors, and everyone in between.

Ocean

Ocean
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2021-06-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 024153657X

Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth's oceans in easy-to-read e-guide. Nearly 97 per cent of our planet's water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible ebook on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world. Within the pages of this ebook, you'll discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home. Find out also about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water. Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans. The catalogue format of this mini-encyclopedia features an amazing photograph of every animal or natural feature, and breaks down even the most complex topics into simple, bite-sized chunks of information, supported by helpful stats. The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, whether they are reluctant young readers who want to digest key points about our seas or budding explorers keen to learn all about the oceans.

100 Things to Know about Science

100 Things to Know about Science
Author: Alex Frith
Publisher: 100 Things to Know
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781805317562

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colorful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.