atlantic ocean

"A narrative nonfiction story detailing the long distance that dust from the Sahel in Africa travels across the Atlantic Ocean to replenish life in the Amazon Rainforest. Told from the perspective of dust, . . . takes readers on a journey through . . . illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . true WWII account of the maritime attack on the RMS Laconia off the West African coast"--Provided by publisher.

"On May 2, 2007, three expert sailors embark on an epic voyage from Florida to France. But the trip of a lifetime soon turns into a nightmare when their sailboat disappears along the Gulf Stream in the throes of a relentless storm. From this point onward, their fate lies in the hands of four courageous coast guardsmen who must navigate brutal conditions in their Search and Rescue mission"--Provided by publisher.

"Recounts the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue of four young men in a tiny lifeboat off the shore of Cape Cod who overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors"--Provided by publisher.

". . . read about the RMS Titanic's sinking from three perspectives. Each perspective is based on real things that happened to real people who were aboard the ship. As you'll see, the same event can look different depending on one's point of view"--Page 3.

"Slavery grew in America with the enslavement of indigenous peoples and millions of Africans. Learn about the Middle Passage and how the slave trade operated and was brought to its end"--Provided by publisher.

"On May 2, 2007, three expert sailors embark on an epic voyage from Florida to France. But the trip of a lifetime soon turns into a nightmare when their sailboat disappears along the Gulf Stream in the throes of a relentless storm. From this point onward, their fate lies in the hands of four courageous coast guardsmen who must navigate brutal conditions in their Search and Rescue mission"--From the publisher's web site.

Contains accounts of the World War II battle for the Atlantic, in graphic novel format, including how a British pilot torpedoed the German destroyer Bismarck, and how German U-boat captains went from being hunters to being hunted.

"The RMS Titanic was the most magnificent ship to ever set sail. When it began its maiden voyage in April 1912, its passengers and crew could not have known or even imagined their sad fate. The sinking of the Titanic was one of the greatest maritime tragedies in history, a story that continues to fascinate people today"--Provided by the publisher.