Bibliograph

The science of oceans, the watery truth about 72 percent of our planet's surface, written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by Bryan Beach

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The science of oceans, the watery truth about 72 percent of our planet's surface, written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by Bryan Beach

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Primary school age

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The science of oceans

Responsibility statement

written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by Bryan Beach

Series statement

The science of

Sub title

the watery truth about 72 percent of our planet's surface

Summary

Where did all the water in the oceans come from? What causes the tides? Why does the ocean look blue? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this guide to the world's oceans

Table Of Contents

Water, water everywhere -- Ocean zones -- Waves and swells -- Tides -- Warm and cold currents -- Winds and weather -- Ocean extremes -- The water cycle -- Ocean life -- How we use the oceans -- Oceans in danger -- Earth's final frontier

Target audience

primary

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