"You have been summoned to Professor Fustigate's dusty study at the Ocean Explorers Museum. 300 years ago the pirate ship Shiver Me Timbers sank and the captain's logbook was found ashore. Ever since, explorers have tried to find the wreck. Just yesterday, Professor Fustigate discovered that if you can follow the coded clues found in the logbook, you will be lead to the wreck and its treasure"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the science of oceanography, including ocean currents, the ocean's salt content, and what makes the ocean move. Features an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities.
Introduces several of the ocean's species, provides profiles of creatures, from dolphins and sharks to sea otters and penguins, while sharing facts about their characteristics, diets, and habitats.
"Images accompany information about ghosts at sea. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Simple text and color photographs illustrate the many colors of the ocean from from blue water and pink coral, to orange fish and brown eels. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.
