Oliver, Clare

Describes the causes, destructive effects, detection, and safety aspects of earthquakes, as well as some of the major earthquakes that have occurred in our times.

Discusses various sea creatures and how they live, including slugs, jellies, sharks, dolphins, and whales.

Lists one hundred facts and figures about the world's climate and weather phenomena, discussing such things as how hurricanes form, what is happening when there seems to be a halo around the sun, and the way the four seasons affect the weather.

Lists one hundred facts and figures about the world's oceans, such as why there are tides, how deep the deepest part of the ocean is, and how human beings have traveled over the ocean throughout our history.

Crammed with 100 essential facts about the ocean and marilne life. Also packed with fun activities, quizzes and humourous cartoons.

Questions and answers about the biggest, hungriest and most dangerous hunters in the world.

Whether readers love a dip in the ocean or are fascinated by marine life, the information in this book will entertain, inform, and keep them turning pages. They'll learn that leopard seals sing in their sleep and that the Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space. Great action photographs and colorful illustrations make this extraordinary collection of facts come alive. Penguins, dolphins, whales, clams, sharks, and even pirates are some of the high-interest topics in this fact-filled and fun-filled dive into all things ocean.

Discusses the roles and duties of various animals in dangerous places, such as in desert survival and mountain rescue.