Oceans

by McMillan, Beverly; Musick, John A.

• ISBN13: 9781416938590
• ISBN10: 1416938591
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-24
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Summary

INSIDERS -- a visually groundbreaking, state-of-the-art nonfiction series that outshines Eyewitness and Discoveries.This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning withDinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans,andSpace.Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3­D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly format.Oceansis a multi-dimensional showcase of the aquatic universe! Take a look inside the formation of waves and tsunamis, see a cross-section of an underwater living lab, and explore the plant and animal species that live miles beneath the ocean¹s surface.

Author Biography

Beverly McMillan is the author of Sharks, a Simon & Schuster book.

Table of Contents

Introducing
A Watery World
Our Extraordinary Blue Planet	p. 8
The Formation of Earth's First Ocean	p. 10
The Underwater Landscape	p. 12
The Ocean in Motion	p. 14
Oceans and Climate	p. 16
Ocean Life
Regions and Zones: Ocean Habitats	p. 18
Made for the Ocean: Adaptations	p. 20
Great Ocean Migrations	p. 22
Oceans Under Threat	p. 24
Exploring the Oceans
Deep-sea Legends	p. 26
Highways for Exploration	p. 28
Inside and Out: Galleon	p. 30
The Ocean's Hidden Dangers	p. 32
Exploring the Depths	p. 34
The Ocean's Bounty	p. 36
In focus
The Shallows
Exploring the Sandy Shore	p. 40
Life Along the Rocky Shore	p. 42
Estuaries	p. 44
Abundance in the Coastal Sea	p. 46
Colors of the Coral Reef	p. 48
Hide-and-Seek in the Kelp Forest	p. 50
Life in a World of Ice: Polar Seas	p. 52
The Depths
Teeming with Life in the Sunlight Zone	p. 54
Creatures of the Deep Sea	p. 56
Life on the Ocean Floor: Hot Vents	p. 58
Oceans of Wonder	p. 60
Glossary	p. 62
Index	p. 64
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