ocean

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Topical Term
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a
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ocean

The sea

1998
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.

Rivers and oceans

1993
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.

Threatened oceans

1991
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.

Oceans

2013
Simple text discusses oceans, including ocean life and how humans use the ocean. Features color photographs, an activity, and a glossary.

Oceans

Examines the landscape, tides, sea life, and shipwrecks found in the world's oceans.

Oceans

2003
Describes the oceans of the world, their tides and coastlines, the animals and plants that live in them, ocean exploration, and more.

This is the ocean

2001
Explores the process of precipitation from raindrop to ocean.

Life in the oceans

1991
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.

The Kingfisher young people's book of oceans

2001
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.

Chasing science at sea

racing hurricanes, stalking sharks, and living undersea with ocean experts
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.

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