Designed in consultation with NASA and the NOAA, a detailed exploration of the Earth's oceans provides more than 150 maps, photos, and satellite images combined with information on its diverse life and phenomena, as well as related technological developments.
From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, our oceans are brought to life with astonishing images, simple, stylish graphics, and crystal-clear text explanations.
Provides facts and fibs about oceans, including if fish can only breathe underwater, if a human has ever made it to the deepest part of the ocean, and if all sharks live in oceans.
Provides an introduction to the Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, exploring its many seas and how it is different from the other oceans, along with the people and animals that thrive there.
Provides an introduction to the Arctic Ocean, describing its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains, along with the people and animals that survive in the freezing cold conditions.
Provides an introduction to the Pacific Ocean, exploring the Ring of Fire, the different types of islands and the ocean floor, along with the people and animals that thrive there.
