Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World Under the Sea

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Julia Rothman’s best-selling illustrated Anatomy series takes a deep dive into the wonders of the sea with  Ocean Anatomy. Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.  Also available in this series: Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy, and Nature Anatomy Notebook. Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction CHAPTER 1: A Drop in the Ocean The Earth is Ocean-Unique World Ocean Why is the Ocean Salty? Speed of Sound The Breakup of Pangea Trade Winds Features of the Ocean Floor Tides Ocean Currents Waves Rouge Waves Ocean Depth Zones CHAPTER 2: Plenty of Fish in the Sea Ocean Food Chain Sun-lit Producers Bioluminescence Anatomy of a Fish Fish Facts Schooling Fish Predatory Fish Anatomy of a Shark Sharks by Size Sharks Rays Anatomy of a Jellyfish Jellyfish Facts Lifecycle of a Jellyfish Deep Sea Creatures CHAPTER 3: A Whale of a Time Anatomy of a Whale Whales Big and Small Bubble-Net Feeding Anatomy of a Dolphin Dolphin vs. Porpoise Echolocation Dolphin Species Orcas Threatened Whales Manatees CHAPTER 4: Life’s a Beach Sand Anatomy of a Beach Tide Pools Tidal Zone Ecosystem Shell Shapes So Many Shells Seaweed Kelp Forest Barnacles Razor Clams Shorebirds Ocean Birds Inshore Fish Anatomy of a Crab Tiny + Giant Crabs Hermit Crabs Anatomy of a Snail Anatomy of a Scallop CHAPTER 5: Dive In! The Ocean Floor Sea Cucumbers Tripod Fish Hunting Together: Groupers and Moray Eels Basket Starfish Anatomy of an Octopus Inside an Octopus Squid vs. Cuttlefish Squid Cuttlefish Nautilus Pearls Anatomy of a Lobster Lobsters Shrimp & Prawns Anatomy of a Shrimp Starfish Anemones Sea Turtle Identification Sea Turtles Great Migrations CHAPTER 6: Reef Madness Coral Reefs Reef Zones Coral Polyps Coral Fish in Coral Reefs The Great Barrier Reef Anatomy of a Seahorse Sponges Sea Grass Nudibranch CHAPTER 7: Chill Out Sea Ice Life Under the Ice Glaciers Icebergs Sea Lion vs. Seal Narwhals Penguins Penguin Size Comparison Polar Bears CHAPTER 8: From Sea to Shining Sea Low-Impact Fishing High-Impact Fishing Lighthouses Moving Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Studying the Ocean Studying the Sea with Alvin Scuba Commerce on the Seas Cargo Ships Great Pacific Garbage Patch Climate Change in Numbers Some Good News Recommended Reading Selected Resources and Bibliography Thank You!