Explores the ocean depths, sweeping tides and currents, northern inlets, coral reefs, and other aspects of the waters of the world. Includes fact boxes and suggested experiments.
Introduces the different forms of water in our world; the water cycle; stages in the life of a river; ocean currents, waves, and tides; lakes; and water pollution.
Explores the vital importance of ocean ecosystems and resources and focuses on how fishing, dumping, oil spills, and other human influences endanger the marine environment.
An introduction to the many living things, from microscopic plants to huge sharks, that live in the ocean and discusses the importance of oceans to life on earth.
Presents information about the world's oceans, how they were formed, their geology, tides, waves, sea life, coasts, resources provided by oceans, myths and legends about the ocean, and more.
racing hurricanes, stalking sharks, and living undersea with ocean experts
Prager, Ellen J
2008
Describes the work of oceanographers and presents stories from the author's experiences on the water, along with her colleagues and other researchers. Presents firsthand accounts of the challenges and achievements of marine scientists such as dealing with storms, avoiding dangerous marine life, and discovering the beauty of the sea.