Ocean (DK Eyewitness)

Description

What lies in the depths of Earth's oceans? Find out in this fact-filled book on the sea, its creatures, plant life and many hidden mysteries. Explore from shores and reefs to the freezing depths! Learn about fishing, shipwrecks, sea plants, coral reefs, ocean wildlife and so much more. This picture-packed guide dives into why the ocean is so important to life on Earth, and why we need to conserve it. Discover the interesting things ocean explorers have found on the seabeds of the world! Inside, you'll find: - Up to 20% new images, including photography and updated diagrams. - All information updated by an expert consultant. - Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics and timelines. - Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Ocean introduces the world's ocean through eye-catching color photographs, sequences of animal behavior and illustrations of how oceans work. This exciting ocean book also includes maps and incredible facts to show you everything about the sea's ecosystem. Curious children ages 9 and up will love paging and reading through this book on oceans. They'll meet octopi and hermit crabs, encounter seaweed, find out how waves form, and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks. Kids will also learn about prehistoric oceans, and how people are trying to protect the oceans of the future. With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, the DK Eyewitness series has been a trusted favorite for parents, teachers and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers - perfect for home learning! Other books in the series include Eyewitness Fish and Eyewitness Shark. Contents Oceans of the past Oceans today Ocean life Waves and weather Sandy and muddy Soft sea bed Rocks underwater On the rocks The coral kingdom Life on a coral reef Sea meadows Predators Homes and hiding Attack and defence The jet set Moving along Ocean travellers The twilight zone The darkest depths On the bottom Deep heat Diverse divers Submarines Ocean explorers Wrecks on the sea bed Harvesting fish Ocean products Energy from the ocean Oceans in peril Did you know? The world’s oceans Find out more Glossary Index