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English
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"The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean." A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss is...
2) Oceanology
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
415 pages : color illustrations, map ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches."--Back cover
Author
Language
English
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Description
Imperiled Ocean by ocean journalist Laura Trethewey is a deeply reported work of narrative journalism that follows people as they head out to sea. What they discover holds inspiring and dire implications for the life of the ocean and for all of us back on land.
5) Wow! Ocean!
Author
Series
Izzy books (Robert Neubecker) volume 4
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
When Izzy and her sister Jo travel from the mountains to the ocean they find a wealth of things to be excited about
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
128 pages : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away-both over and under the waves."--
"A girl and her parents paddle into the bay. Over the water pelicans fly; under the water all kinds of sealife go through their daily life. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest and all the fascinating creatures living just over and under the waves."--
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Language
English
Description
"From New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Part odyssey, part pilgrimage, this epic personal narrative follows the author's exploration of coasts, islands, reefs, and the sea's abyssal depths. Scientist and fisherman Carl Safina takes readers on a global journey of discovery, probing for truth about the world's changing seas, deftly weaving adventure, science, and political analysis.
10) Under the sea
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (41 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Transports you to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New Guinea, and others in the Indo-Pacific region and allows you to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"A silent spring for our era, this eloquent, urgent, fascinating book reveals how just 50 years of destructive--and ever accelerating--oceanic change threatens the very existence of life on Earth. Legendary marine scientist Sylvia Earle portrays a global ecosystem on the brink of irreversible environmental crisis unless we act immediately. Our time is running out, she warns, and nowhere is this clearer than in the seas, which cover three quarters...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
32 pages : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From sunlit surface water that teems with life to the deepest, darkest depths filled with some of Earth's most unusual creatures, oceans are home to a wide array of life. Peel back the corners of the ocean to find out what fascinating life exists within this ecosystem, from Earth's biggest animal, the blue whale, to tiny organisms, such as kelp. Discover where the world's oceans are and what you can do to help protect our planet's rich waters."--...
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
ix, 53 pages : color illustrations, map ; 29 x 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this...
Author
Publisher
Dawn Publications
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
This cumulative rhyme portrays the ocean's intricate food web, with each verse introducing another hungry creature, from the tiny plankton up to a grateful family of humans
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. From glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life...
Author
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Macmillan
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xv, 303 p. : ill. (some col.), ill., maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Most people know Ted Danson from television and movies, but fewer realize that over the course of the past two and a half decades, Danson has tirelessly devoted himself to the cause of heading off a looming global catastrophe--the massive destruction of our planet's oceanic biosystems and the collapse of the world's major commercial fisheries. Here, Danson details his journey from joining a modest local protest in the mid-1980s to his current status...
18) The sea book
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the sea, describes the different zones and marine animals that can be found there, and offers suggestions for what people can do to protect them.
19) What the sea saw
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A lyrical introduction to the sea, its inhabitants, and its role in the world around it. Includes facts about the ecosystems of oceans and shorelines
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