atlantic ocean

Describes the exploration, plant and animal life, and geology of the Atlantic Ocean as well as threats to its health, and includes a directory of related Web sites.

Conveys the history and science that have shaped the Atlantic Ocean, including changes to the ocean floor, evolving and threatening relationships with man, and the varied faces the water puts on in its many environments across half the globe.

Presents an illustrated examination of the Atlantic Ocean and the transformative role it has played as a corridor for the exchange of people, technologies, ideas, goods, and cultures for over two thousand years as exploration and discovery helped in the growth of global commerce.

Traces the history of the Atlantic Ocean, discussing both its natural history and its role in world history, covering naval battles, shipwrecks, trading routes, storms, resources, and other events and factors that have shaped the ocean and its role in the development of nations.

Examines the physical features, climate and currents, marine life, resources, and environment of the regions surrounding the Atlantic Ocean.

Provides photographs and information about the Atlantic Ocean, discussing its location and size, its geographical features, the effects of its waves and tides, some of the plants and animals that live in and around its waters, and the dangers of pollution.

An account of the actual adventure of a French doctor who crossed the Atlantic on a rubber raft without provisions.

Presents a brief introduction to the world's oceans, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the size, climate, and plant and animal life of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans.

Digby and his sister Hannah discover Christopher Columbus's chart at a busy antiques market and learn about Columbus's historic voyage.

Surveys the origin, geological borders, climate, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Atlantic Ocean.