The Ocean Book (North and South America edition)
2020 / 9-12 Children's

The Ocean Book (North and South America edition)

Author: Lonely Planet Kids
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Get ready to dive into the hidden depths of the world's oceans and seas. In The Ocean Book you'll meet amazing animals, discover the ruins of shipwrecks and underwater cities, and learn about the effects of climate change and what you can do to help protect our oceans.

Dive deep into the hidden depths of the world's oceans and seas.

Did you know that oceans cover 70% of our planet? That's a lot to explore! Plunge into Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book to travel around the world and discover amazing animals, birds and plants who call the ocean home, explore the ruins of shipwrecks and underwater cities, meet marine biologists and fishers who work on the water.

You'll also come ashore to discover amazing islands and beaches, and learn what it's like to live in a remote place in the middle of the ocean. Join explorers on their voyages to learn about the sea, from the very first explorations and trade routes, to the latest technology used to discover what lies in the ocean's forbidden depths.

What effect does climate change have on our oceans? What about plastic waste and oil spills? Learn about how the ocean has been put in danger by humans and the ways you can help make a difference and protect the seas for future generations.

Chapters include:

  • Oceans of the World
  • Prehistoric Oceans
  • The Ocean Environment
  • Ocean Life
  • Coasts and the Intertidal Zone
  • Offshore Margins
  • The Open Ocean
  • The Deep Ocean
  • Islands
  • Polar Oceans
  • Ocean Exploration
  • Using, Abusing and Protecting the Oceans

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

  • publication date
    2020-01-09
  • edition
    1st
  • Print length
    164 pages

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