oceanography

An illustrated introduction to oceans.

Discusses the history and science behind the sea, including the pioneers, submarines, and more involved.

Looks at oceans, covering where they are located, plant and ocean life, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes the oceans of the world, explains why people go to sea, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency on the sea.

The Blue Planet: Seas of Life reveals the sea and its communities at their most fearsome and alluring.

Large bodies of water are all around us: rivers flow through our towns and cities, inland lakes collect pools of fresh water, and the salty ocean covers nearly two-thirds of the Earth's surface. In this volume, readers will learn about the importance of these three natural sources of water, as well as their similarities and differences.

Looks at oceans, covering where they are located, plant and ocean life, and more.

Provides general information about oceans and the life forms found in the ocean zones, and features descriptions of each of Earth's five oceans, including the Arctic, Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern.

Introduces oceanography and what is studied, the history of oceanography, ocean discoveries, what oceanographers do, and other related topics.

Explains what oceans are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in the top layers of the oceans, discusses how oceans move, and includes information on the role of the oceans in regulating climate.