When thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley discovers a rare deep-sea creature stranded in the mud of the tidal flats of Puget Sound, he finds himself thrown into the limelight, but when he continues discovering rare ocean creatures, some begin to wonder if he is an unlikely prophet.
Reluctant to take her little brother to the beach because of his constant questions, a teenager is soon grateful for his newly acquired knowledge of the tides.
When thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley discovers a rare deep-sea creature stranded in the mud of the tidal flats of Puget Sound, he finds himself thrown into the limelight, but when he continues discovering rare ocean creatures, some begin to wonder if he is an unlikely prophet.
When thirteen-year-old Miles O'Malley discovers a rare deep-sea creature stranded in the mud of the tidal flats of Puget Sound, he finds himself thrown into the limelight, but when he continues discovering rare ocean creatures, some begin to wonder if he is an unlikely prophet.
Explains all aspects of seas and oceans, including how the sea shapes the land and how to make use of the ocean environment. Also describes exciting developments in underwater exploration.
Photographs and simple text describe the changes that occur at the seashore on a daily basis, the pattern of low and hide tide, and the relationship of tides to gravity.