Mini Encyclopedia Oceans

by Miles Kelly (Author), Miles Kelly (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2014

  $3.25

  Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the watery world.
  This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from marine life and climate change to diving and boats. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick.
  The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at upper elementary and middle school key levels.
  Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Oceans:
  # Ocean features: Coastlines, Ocean floor, Polar life, Fossil fuels, Oil spills and Whaling
  # Ocean life: Marine life, Coral reefs, Jellyfish, Penguins, Dolphins, Blue whale
  # Exploration and travel: Marco Polo, Sir Francis Drake, Voyages to Australia, Tankers, Luxury liners, Shipwrecks
  Amazing facts for kids to enjoy:
  # Long Beach is the world's longest beach. It is located along the southwest coast of Washington, the capital of the United States. This beach stretches for a record 45 km.
  # The stinging hydroid coral found in the Indian and Pacific oceans uses special chemicals to paralyse plankton, which forms a major part of its diet.
  # Pressurized submersibles are designed to operate in very deep waters. They can withstand the high pressure near the seabed.
  Pages: 384
  Age: 8+
  Dimensions: 5 X 6.5
  Format: Paperback with graining, curved corners and neon ink
  ISBN: 9781782094463