Title:
The oceans atlas / by Anita Ganeri ; illustrated by Luciano Corbella.
ISBN:
9780744069693
Personal Author:
Edition:
Revised edition.
American edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : DK, 2023.
©2023
Physical Description:
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Earth or ocean? -- Earth exposed -- Moving plates -- Exploration -- Web of life -- Winds and waves -- Hazardous seas -- Currents -- Tides -- Atlantic Ocean -- Continental margins -- Abyssal realm -- Pacific ocean -- Volcanic islands -- Seamounts -- Deep-sea trenches -- Black smokers -- Coral reefs -- Marine life of reefs -- Indian ocean -- Mid-ocean ridges -- Arctic Ocean -- Southern Ocean -- Fishing -- Oil and gas -- Shipping -- Undersea archaeology -- Changing sea levels -- Unhealthy sea -- Future use of the oceans -- Index.
Summary:
Diving deep beneath the surface, this visually stunning guide to the world's oceans explores key features, the variety of marine life, the human impact on our seas and ways we can create a healthier and cleaner future.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 1 17444.
Added Author:
OCLC Number:
on1397331308
Availability:
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