Examines physical aspects of the sea, including its floor, waves, tides, and currents, describes marine life, and explores the sea as a source of food, energy, and minerals.
A wonderful introduction to natural science - with foldout pages to "look-and-learn" about all sorts of marine animals and plant life. (from back cover).
Discusses the characteristics, exploration, and marine life of the Earth's major seas and their affect on the history and civilization of the lands along their shores.